Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2009 Mini Cooper. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Control Module in Footwell May Short Circuit
- 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.
TIRE PRESSURE LABEL/FMVSS 110
- Summary
- BMW IS RECALLING 12 MY 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE DELIVERED WITH 15-INCH WHEELS INSTEAD OF 16-INCH WHEELS AS INTENDED, AND THE TIRE LABEL INDICATES 16 INCH WHEELS.
- Consequence
- THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TIRE LABEL AS REQUIRED.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 15 INCH WHEELS WITH 16-INCH WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-646-4772.
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Owner complaints (169)
169 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 169 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 68 | 40.2% |
| Engine | 54 | 32% |
| Electrical system | 28 | 16.6% |
| Seat belts | 9 | 5.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 3.6% |
| Power train | 6 | 3.6% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 3.6% |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 3% |
| Seats | 5 | 3% |
| Steering | 5 | 3% |
How 2009 compares with other Cooper years
Best and worst Cooper years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 468 | 2 |
| 2006 | 227 | 1 |
| 2007 | 124 | 3 |
| 2008 | 124 | 2 |
| 2009 | 169 | 2 |
| 2010 | 92 | 2 |
| 2011 | 83 | 1 |
| 2012 | 75 | 1 |
| 2013 | 51 | 1 |
| 2014 | 34 | 7 |
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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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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2009 Mini Cooper FAQ
How many recalls does the 2009 Mini Cooper have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 23V337000 (electrical), 09V143000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2009 Mini Cooper problems?
Owners filed 169 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (68), Engine (54), Electrical system (28) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2009 Cooper compare with other years?
Among the 2005–2014 Mini Cooper model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (34) and the 2005 the most (468). The 2009 drew 169. 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.