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2006 MINI Cooper recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 6, 201515V205000 | Air bags: frontalAn improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy,… DetailsHide details for campaign 15V205000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Cooper, Cooper Convertible, Cooper S, Cooper S Convertible. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component449
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 210 | 47 |
| Steering | 116 | 26 |
| Power train | 50 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 40 | 9 |
| Seats | 39 | 9 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | 6 |
| Engine | 20 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 3 |
| Visibility | 11 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment | 4 | 1 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Cooper, Cooper S Convertible.
Latest reports
- Steering
“Electronic power steering pump issue/failure. The steering wheel was so stiff when I tried to go right that I physically could not turn the wheel. This is extremely dangerous & it happens without warning.”
- Steering
“Power steering pump grinding. This was a recall on the 2002-2005 model but not the 2006. The same issue is happening with this car that happened with the recall vehicles and I would expect bmw to fix this problem. Thanks”
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2006 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was significantly difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated.”
Other MINI Cooper model years
- 20104 recalls161 complaints
- 20095 recalls316 complaints
- 20085 recalls300 complaints
- 20076 recalls398 complaints
- 20061 recall449 complaints
- 20052 recalls843 complaints
- 20042 recalls529 complaints
- 20032 recalls537 complaints
- 20023 recalls270 complaints
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2006 MINI Cooper recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 MINI Cooper. The most recent, 15V205000 (reported April 6, 2015), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 MINI Cooper?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 210 complaints out of 449 filed with NHTSA (47%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 19 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 MINI Cooper?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.