BMW is recalling 91,800 Mini Coopers to fix a defect that may prevent the air bag on the front passenger side of the cars from deploying in a crash . The problem affects the 2005 to 2008 models of the Mini Cooper and Cooper S. BMW says the air bag may not work properly because of a error that might prevent the vehicles ' mat detection system from sensing a passenger sitting in the front seat during a severe crash . BMW has announced that 2005 to 2008 models of the Mini Cooper and Cooper S will need to be recalled due to problems with the passenger detection system that could leave those in the car without an airbad . BMW told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it has been notified of one minor injury linked to the defect . To repair the problem , BMW will replace the detection mats in the affected models for free . The recall of the mats , which are manufactured in Germany , will begin May 1 . There are 59,270 Mini Cooper and Cooper S models made between 2005 and 2006 affected by the issue along with 32,530 convertibles made between 2005 and July 2008 , according to Bloomberg . Only one person has been injured so far as a result of the passenger seat ( right ) defect . The problem is thought to affect ten per cent of the 2005 and 2006 regular and 2005 to 2008 convertible models being recalled . Vehicle owners can get further information at 1-888-327-4236 or http : //www.safercar.gov . BMW estimates that ten per cent of the cars being recalled actually have the detection mat problem . According to Motortrend , the current recalls is not the first such major incident for Mini Coopers in recent years . More than 90,000 cars made from 2006 to 2011 were also recalled in 2012 because of circuit board problems that could start vehicle fires .
2005 to 2008 models of Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S face recall . Only one person injured so far because of error in passenger detection mat . BMW will offer free replacement mat for part manufactured in Germany . Ten per cent of models being recalled thought to be affected by problem .