2009 MINI COOPER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
192
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 MINI COOPER
The 2009 MINI COOPER has received a total of 192 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (61 complaints), Engine (46 complaints), and Electrical System (24 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 MINI COOPER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 MINI COOPER, potentially affecting up to 97,933 vehicles.
Recall 23V337000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 97,933 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,...
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 MINI COOPER
192 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 MINI COOPER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 61 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 46 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The seatbelt and air bag warning light for the passenger front seat stays on.
The seatbelt and air bag warning light for the passenger front seat stays on.
The seatbelt and air bag warning light for the passenger front seat stays on.
The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the seat belt warning light illuminated even though there was no passenger seated in the passenger’s seat. The contact stated that the warning light remained illuminated with the passenger’s seat occupied and the seat belt properly fastened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
When it rains, my car seems to have a short circuit and all the electrical components start going crazy, mainly the windows, locks and indoor lights/dash. There is an active recall for the same problem and car model but mine doesn't seem to fit the recall I am not sure why.
Safety Rating for the 2009 MINI COOPER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 MINI COOPER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 MINI COOPER
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 MINI COOPER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M010419 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N14 HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HDP) SERVICE BENEFIT CLASS VEHICLES: The MINI vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of power while driving and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated along with high-pressure fuel pumprelated faults stored in the Engine Control Module...
M011116 — EQUIPMENT
OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120.
M120615 — POWER TRAIN
"ENGINE POWER REDUCTION WITH "CLUTCH DAMAGED"" FAULTS STORED This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 06 15 dated July 2015. A drivetrain malfunction check control message is displayed, prompting the customer to contact the dealer for a service visit. F54, F55, F56, F57Target Integration level: F056-16-11-501 or higherThe vehicle drives...
M360215 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. Tire pressure loss after replacement of the RDC/RDCi wheel electronics. Valve stems are not being replaced in conjunction of the RDC/RDCi wheel electronics replacement.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 MINI COOPER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MINI COOPER
- 2004 MINI COOPER — 330 complaints
- 2005 MINI COOPER — 440 complaints
- 2006 MINI COOPER — 247 complaints
- 2007 MINI COOPER — 155 complaints
- 2008 MINI COOPER — 155 complaints
- 2009 MINI COOPER (current)
- 2010 MINI COOPER — 142 complaints
- 2011 MINI COOPER — 128 complaints
- 2012 MINI COOPER — 95 complaints
- 2013 MINI COOPER — 72 complaints
- 2014 MINI COOPER — 43 complaints
Other MINI Models
- MINI COOPER S — 2,176 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 212 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 180 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CLUBMAN — 171 total complaints
- MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN — 161 total complaints
- MINI COUNTRYMAN — 145 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN — 119 total complaints
- MINI CLUBMAN — 92 total complaints