2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2012-01-11 · campaign 12V008000 · 90,368 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (91)
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 91 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-01-22 · Engine · 71,000 mi“we heard a rattling noise and the engine light appeared. mini of palm beach states timing chain needs to be replaced @ about 4,000$ for needed repairs.…”
2016-12-24 · Engine“engine knocking when star timing belt part broken.…”
2016-08-11 · Seats · 47,000 mi“i recently purchased this vehicle. it currently has the air bag passenger seat on and it states that the airbag is off. i went to the dealer and they stated that this was a mayor recall to over 100,000 mini coopers but mine was not one of them. this is a huge safety issue since the seat sensor is not working properly and this therefore does not ac…”
2016-01-07 · Engine · 50,486 mi“this is the previous complaint that i had about the 2009 mini cooper s convertible 2 weeks ago which has additional information today from the certified bmw mechanic here in austin. manufacturer: bmw of north america, llc vehicle identification no. (vin): wmwms33589t... summary: " i own a 2009 mini cooper s convertible. i bought it 4 months a…”
2015-12-29 · Engine · 50,486 mi“i own a 2009 mini cooper s convertible. i bought it 4 months ago. i was driving on i35 going to austin the 26th of december 2015. the vehicle died without a warning while in motion. i turned the hazards on immediately due to the dangerous situation i was in. there was no shoulder to the right; i let the car coast until i saw that i could safel…”
2015-07-08 · Service Brakes · 41,000 mi“motor was fine then all of a sudden all the oil drained out and the motor died all at once no light no alerts just working fine one min complete destroyed the next they want 10k to replace it and the warranty company demands i pay 3400 to have the old motor tested to prove it failed despite the mechanic saying it has and hearing a knocking of t…”
2015-01-12 · Engine“i bought my used 2009 mini cooper s convertible on december 13, 2012. approximately 10 months later on october 16, 2013, i noticed an oil leak and a couple days later the engine light came on. brought it to fletcher's tire & auto off 27th drive and carefree hwy and they diagnosed the issue as the water pump and thermostat housing unit as the reason…”
2014-11-22 · Engine · 41,750 mi“fluid leak under car. water pump failure. dealer said this car was not covered under a recall although other cars of the exact model and year were? *tr…”
2012-09-04 · Vehicle Speed Control · 39,000 mi“car stopped accelerating as i was driving (twice this has happened - in a bend in the road--very scary). also, around this time, could not start up the car--car engine was attempting to turn over but wouldn't until about my 6th attempt. i never had problems starting my car before. i might add that recently, before i had this problem, i have not…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.