2009 Mini Cooper Convertible problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (6) · Air Bags (4) · Exterior Lighting (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (83)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-10-25 · M610607 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mini electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. as a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. for this rea
Wheels 2021-12-01 · M360119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new rdc wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation mini models. the new wheel electronics are identified as huf generation 5. these new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when depressurized (0 psi) for more than 2 minutes.
Seats 2020-08-01 · M011116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
oc3 seat occupancy mat - limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles: component-specific limited warranty extension for the above-referenced vehicles, mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc (mini usa) is extending the limited warranty for the front passenger's oc3 seat occupancy
Fuel System, Gasoline 2020-01-01 · M010419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n14 high-pressure fuel pump (hdp) service benefit class vehicles: the mini vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of power while driving and the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated along with high-pressure fuel pumprelated
Equipment:electrical 2019-07-12 · M640108 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air conditioning system leak testing. the customer complains of poor or no air conditioning cooling. after further diagnosis, the system is found to be low or empty of a refrigerant charge, but when using an electronic leak detector, no leak can be found. cause: in most cases, an electronic leak d
Structure:body:door 2019-07-12 · M510912 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service action: checking or replacing the door sill trim strips. the door sill trim strips are deformed and/or peeling up at the corners. cause: insufficient surface preparation of the door sill.
Showing the 6 most recent of 83 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-04-21 · Air Bags“i was driving my vehicle and the driver's side airbag in the seat went off unexpectedly during normal driving operation. i was the only person in the vehicle and was able to stop quickly and safely. the problem has not been checked or inspected by anyone. there was no warnings that had indicated a problem.…”
2023-01-22 · Engine“timing chain guides are broke into alot of pieces into the engine.…”
2022-09-09 · Engine“while driving the car the engine stalls due to timing chain issues . these timing chain issues were part of a safety recall but this car's vin number doesn't qualify! the car will stall at full speed…”
2022-05-01 · Steering“1.electronic power steering gearbox. connections almost caught on fire. and yes it is available for inspection upon request. 2. if it would’ve caught on fire. the whole vehicle would’ve torched. i noticed there’s a lot of mini cooper engine fires. 3. no it has not been confirmed by dealer. 4. no it has not been inspected by the manufacturer. i did…”
2021-05-04 · Air Bags · 39,713 mi“red airbag warning light and white warning too" passenger airbag off" warning always on when ignition is on.…”
2021-01-29 · Seats · 1 mi“have a assenger restraing malfunction, also high pressure fuel pump fault. was driving out of the driveway.…”
2020-02-27 · Air Bags · 98,500 mi“a warning light came on the display screen saying there is an error with the airbag. i had just turned on the car, wasn't moving when it beeped and turned on. i have driven with it, and it is still on.…”
2019-09-05 · Exterior Lighting · 55,000 mi“my car i bought as a pre-own and the owner before e had leaks as well. these leaks caused electrical damage on the circuit boards that made the circuit board shoulder and heat up so hot it almost went on fire. also the tires were the wrong size and sales person would not admit fault so i had to pay to replace them all. i was driving when i felt th…”
2019-08-26 · Exterior Lighting · 20,000 mi“electrical failure since day one bought car as a pre-own. prior owner history same issues as me. my car almost went on fire, poor performance , leaks and leaks with no reload from $6,000+ repairs. still leaking. suspected water damage causing electrical or just faulty electrical. bulbs go out when car not even driven, canopy broke at service dept a…”
2019-02-03 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger · 29,000 mi“passenger 2 airbag is off-yellow warning light above mirror and airbag warning on instrument panel-red warning light remains on when the passenger seat is occupied or empty. these light are on when the vehicle is started and remains on. we have researched this issue and see this is a common issue with the mini cooper.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.