Recalls ·2009 MINI Cooper

2009 MINI Cooper recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 MINI Cooper; the most frequently affected component is electrical system. Owners filed 152 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2009 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints152
Fires reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Electrical systemCampaign 23V337000 · 11 May 2023

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags17 · 42%
Electrical system17 · 42%
Engine4 · 10%
Seat belts3 · 8%
Seats2 · 5%
Unknown or other2 · 5%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%
Steering1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

20181
20197
20204
20212
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20239
20249
20256
20261

From owner complaints

Passenger airbag light stays on and it is deactivated when i am driving. This appears to be a known problem with no recall in effect. I am seeking bypass options online to buy to always keep the airbag on regardless of having a passenger sitting there. Still very unsafe if a kid sits in that seat. This needs to be…

Air bags · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

Passenger airbag off light on when passenger (over 25lbs) is sitting in passenger seat. As is the seat belt warning light in speedometer gauge. Also srs red warning light shows on tachometer gauge. These warning indicators are "on" regardless of whether vehical is idle (not moving) or when at speed( in motion)

Air bags · Nov 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

The car horn was going off randomly. I inspected the interior electrical panel on the passenger side of the car and it was damp. There is water getting into the passenger side of the car and infiltrating the panel causing this one issue and likely others. There is a recall for this problems in some places, but my…

Electrical system · Apr 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Hello, yesterday afternoon i started my 2009 mini cooper and noted that my gauges suddenly failed. The tach dropped to zero. Suddenly i received a tire pressure warning light. I decided i would move the car to a more favorable location to look under the hood. As i placed the car in reverse i noted that my power…

Steering · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20025
20034
20044
20054
20061
20071
20081
20091
20102
20111
20121
20131

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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