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2009 Mini Cooper

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Cooper years

Owner complaints for the 2009 Mini Cooper are substantially higher than the model-year median of 40.5.

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151Owner complaints

Model-year median: 40.5

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
200
2006117
2007115
2008151
200992
201083
201166
2012
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Air Bags
62Engine
46Electrical System
25Seat Belts
8Unknown Or Other
6
All reported categories
Fuel/propulsion System
5Power Train
5Engine And Engine Cooling
4Seats
4Steering
4Exterior Lighting
3Structure
3Vehicle Speed Control
3Electronic Stability Control (esc)
2Wheels
2Fuel System, Gasoline
1Service Brakes
1Visibility
1Visibility/wiper
1

Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

118 reports with mileage · 33 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 62 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports11 fire reports3 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

62 reports
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Mileage unknown · Mar 18, 2013
Air BagsSeats

MY CAR IS 2009 MINI. BOUGHT NEW. AIR BAG SENSOR IN PASSENGER SEAT WENT OUT @ 70,000 MI. PASSENGER AIR BAG WONT WORK. DEALER IN BIRMINGHAM, AL. GAVE A QUOTE FOR $1300 FOR A PASSENGER SEAT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, MINI MUST STEP UP TO THE PLATE FOR RECALLS LIKE CHEVY, FORD, HONDA, NISSAN FOR RECALLS. I WONT GIVE YOU SHARKS $1300 F…

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MY CAR IS 2009 MINI. BOUGHT NEW. AIR BAG SENSOR IN PASSENGER SEAT WENT OUT @ 70,000 MI. PASSENGER AIR BAG WONT WORK. DEALER IN BIRMINGHAM, AL. GAVE A QUOTE FOR $1300 FOR A PASSENGER SEAT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, MINI MUST STEP UP TO THE PLATE FOR RECALLS LIKE CHEVY, FORD, HONDA, NISSAN FOR RECALLS. I WONT GIVE YOU SHARKS $1300 FOR A NEW SEAT. MY WIFE DIES, MY ATTORNEY'S WILL BE IN TOUCH. GIVE ME A RECALL I CAN LIVE WITH. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10503527

21,700 miles · Aug 31, 2010
Air BagsElectrical System

I HAVE A MINI COOPER 2009 WHICH TODAY MARKS A YEAR OF PURCHASE, FOR ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS HAS BEEN LEADING THE WARRANTY SERVICE DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAG PASSENGER AND THE CAR TURNS OFF WHILE USING. UNFORTUNATELY TO GET THE CAR TO SERVICE NEVER CAN DIAGNOSE THE FAULT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10353116

Official recalls

1

23V337000 · Electrical System

May 11, 2023

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, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.

Consequence & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.