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2009 MINI Cooper recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 11, 202323V337000 | Electrical systemAn electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V337000
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| Apr 18, 201818V248000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineIf the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V248000
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| Jan 11, 201212V008000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineTHE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V008000
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| Apr 30, 200909V143000 | TiresTHE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TIRE LABEL AS REQUIRED. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V143000
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| Oct 2, 200808V507000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components discDEPENDING ON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AS WELL AS A DRIVER'S REACTIONS, REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V507000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Cooper, Cooper S, Jcw, Cooper S Convertible, Cooper Convertible. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component188
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 70 | 37 |
| Engine | 65 | 35 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 15 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 5 |
| Power train | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 4 |
| Seats | 6 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Cooper, Cooper S.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH at night, the exterior lights started flickering and started to become inoperable.”
- Air bags
“The seatbelt and air bag warning light for the passenger front seat stays on.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the seat belt warning light illuminated even though there was no passenger seated in the passenger’s seat.”
Other MINI Cooper model years
- 20131 recall76 complaints
- 20122 recalls102 complaints
- 20113 recalls124 complaints
- 20104 recalls161 complaints
- 20095 recalls316 complaints
- 20085 recalls300 complaints
- 20076 recalls398 complaints
- 20061 recall449 complaints
- 20052 recalls843 complaints
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2009 MINI Cooper recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 MINI Cooper. The most recent, 23V337000 (reported May 11, 2023), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2009 MINI Cooper recalls for?
The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), tires (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 MINI Cooper?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 70 complaints out of 188 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 11 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 MINI Cooper?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.