Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2009 Mini Cooper S. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Control Module in Footwell May Short Circuit
Electrical system
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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
- 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.
18.8% repairedof 97,933 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Electric Auxiliary Water Pump Failure
Engine and engine cooling · engine
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- Consequence
- If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
67.1% repairedof 47,806 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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AUXILIARY WATER PUMP/POSSIBLE FIRE
Engine and engine cooling · engine · gasoline · turbo/supercharger
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT COOLS THE TURBOCHARGER HAS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CAN MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT.
- Consequence
- THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy
- BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGANDURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.
Repair progress not yet reported90,368 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (128)
128 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
2involved a crash
4involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 128 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 72 | 56.3% |
| Air bags | 18 | 14.1% |
| Power train | 17 | 13.3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 11.7% |
| Electrical system | 13 | 10.2% |
| Seats | 5 | 3.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 3.1% |
| Seat belts | 4 | 3.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 3.1% |
| Electronic stability control | 3 | 2.3% |
How 2009 compares with other Cooper S years
Best and worst Cooper S years →2005375
2006222
2007257
2008175
2009128
201069
201135
201226
201324
201413
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 375 | 2 |
| 2006 | 222 | 1 |
| 2007 | 257 | 6 |
| 2008 | 175 | 5 |
| 2009 | 128 | 3 |
| 2010 | 69 | 4 |
| 2011 | 35 | 3 |
| 2012 | 26 | 2 |
| 2013 | 24 | 1 |
| 2014 | 13 | 4 |
This year (2009)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2009 Mini Cooper S FAQ
How many recalls does the 2009 Mini Cooper S have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 23V337000 (electrical), 18V248000 (engine), 12V008000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2009 Mini Cooper S problems?
Owners filed 128 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (72), Air bags (18), Power train (17) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2009 Cooper S compare with other years?
Among the 2005–2014 Mini Cooper S model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (13) and the 2005 the most (375). The 2009 drew 128. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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