Illustration2009 MINI COOPER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL CONCERNING ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP *TGW THE CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE RECALL FIXED, BECAUSE IT WOULD REQUIRE HIM TO SHIP THE VEHICLE, AS THERE ARE NO LOCAL DEALERS WHERE THE CONSUMER RESIDES. THE CONSUMER STATED HE CAN NOT AFFORD TO SHIP THE VEHICLE. *JB
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
120–25K
2325–50K
4450–75K
1975–100K
15100–150K
5150K+
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
What owners actually said
151 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE POWER STEERING ELECTRICAL COLUMN, WHICH WOULD NEED TO BE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE POWER STEERING ELECTRICAL COLUMN, WHICH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
ENGINE LIGHT ON LOOSING POWER ENGINE SMOKING. *TR
2009 MINI COOPER. CONSUMER STATES THAT CLUTCH WAS COMPROMISED AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED. SHE WOULD LIKE THIS ISSUE TO BE LOOKED INTO. SHE PAID TO HAVE THE FLYWHEEL REPLACED. *KB THE FLYWHEEL WAS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THREE MONTHS. THE SECOND TIME THE FLYWHEEL WAS REPLACED, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS BURNT AND NO…
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2009 MINI COOPER. CONSUMER STATES THAT CLUTCH WAS COMPROMISED AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED. SHE WOULD LIKE THIS ISSUE TO BE LOOKED INTO. SHE PAID TO HAVE THE FLYWHEEL REPLACED. *KB THE FLYWHEEL WAS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THREE MONTHS. THE SECOND TIME THE FLYWHEEL WAS REPLACED, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS BURNT AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MINI COOPER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT ILLUMINATION RANGE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THEY ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO ILLUMINATE THAT WAY SO OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT BLINDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE BUT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE ILLUMIN…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MINI COOPER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT ILLUMINATION RANGE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THEY ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO ILLUMINATE THAT WAY SO OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT BLINDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE BUT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE ILLUMINATION RANGE . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY DO NOT ILLUMINATE FAR ENOUGH TO SEE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,900.
I FILLED OUT YOUR SAFETY COMPLAINT PORTABLE FROM BUT COULD NOT SUBMIT IT. WHEN I USED THE LINK ON THE PDF FORM, IT TOLD ME THERE WAS NO SUCH ADDRESS, AND WHEN I USED THE LINK IN THE COVERING E-MAIL, I REPEATEDLY RECEIVED THE MESSAGE "FILE SELECTED IS NOT A PORTABLE FORM!." IS THERE ANOTHER WAY TO SUBMIT IT? *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MINI COOPER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS DISPLAYING A READING OF 70 MPH. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE SPEEDOMETERS ALL OF THE VEHICLES WERE 10% OFF AND THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200 AND THE CURRENT …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MINI COOPER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS DISPLAYING A READING OF 70 MPH. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE SPEEDOMETERS ALL OF THE VEHICLES WERE 10% OFF AND THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
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
A 2009 MINI COOPER CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE WAS REPLACED IN MAY OF 2010 AND IN AUGUST OF 2010 THE CLUTCH WENT AGAIN AND THIS TIME BURNT THE FLY WHEEL. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED SAFETY OF PASSENGER WAS COMPROMISED. *TR
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER MINI COOPER HARDTOP WITH GLASS SUN ROOF ON THE HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY THE GLASS SUN ROOF SHATTERED AND FELL OVER HER. THERE WAS NO CAR NEARBY OR ANY EXTERNAL OBJECT TO CAUSE THE DAMAGE. THE GLASS SUN ROOF JUST SHATTERED WITH A LOUD BAND. MY WIFE WAS INJURED DUE TO THE GLASS FALLING OVER HER AND SOME OF T…
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MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER MINI COOPER HARDTOP WITH GLASS SUN ROOF ON THE HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY THE GLASS SUN ROOF SHATTERED AND FELL OVER HER. THERE WAS NO CAR NEARBY OR ANY EXTERNAL OBJECT TO CAUSE THE DAMAGE. THE GLASS SUN ROOF JUST SHATTERED WITH A LOUD BAND. MY WIFE WAS INJURED DUE TO THE GLASS FALLING OVER HER AND SOME OF THE PIECES WENT INTO HER AND BRUISED HER FOREARM. THE GLASS SUNROOF WAS NOT TEMPERED AND THE PIECES WERE SIGNIFICANTLY LARGE WITH SHARP EDGES. IT FELL OVER HER BODY AND HIT HER HEAD FIRST. SHE SUFFERED HEAD INJURY ALSO. I TOOK PICTURE AND LOOKS LIKE THE FRAME THAT HOLDS THE SUN ROOF IS SLIGHTLY BENT UPWARDS. I BELIEVE IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH THE GLASS SUN ROOF. *TR
Official recalls
123V337000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.