2009 Mini Cooper S Us problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Tires (1) · Seat Belts (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (79)
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
Power Train 2018-11-01 · M230108 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"manual transmission - stiff diagonal gearshift lever movement. the customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" (e.g., n-r, r-n, 2-3/3-2 or 4-5/5-4). also, in some cases, gears cannot be selected, or the selector gear does not go into the neutral position. cause 1. the deflection lever circl
Engine And Engine Cooling 2018-07-01 · M170115 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine cranks, no start and/or engine coolant temperature faults: note: the engine may also exhibit the same starting behavior as in situation1.
Showing the 6 most recent of 79 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-12-26 · Seat Belts · 64,406 mi“the sensor on the passenger seat seams faulty. the lights for the air bag and seat belt keeps coming on whether or not there is a passenger in the seat. the mechanic said the entire seat needs to be replaced. this is a safety issue as i don't know whether or not the airbags would deploy in the case of accident.…”
2017-05-17 · Engine · 59,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mini cooper s us. on several occasions, while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and the contact stated that they extende…”
2015-06-26 · Engine · 51,000 mi“vehicle starting making a rattling noise in the left front timing chain area, took to local mechanic and he advised one of the timing tensioners had snapped, probably due to the timing chain having too much slack, i was advised that there may be a recall on these as it seems to be happening a lot. he advised me to replace the timing chain and tensi…”
2014-02-05 · Power Train · 55,000 mi“i was driving home from work on us 75 south (downtown dallas) and the vehicle (2009 mini cooper s) just stopped, and all of the oil was leaking out from underneath the car. i recently found out the issue is with a mini issue relating to the tensioners/timing chain. *tr…”
2013-09-30 · Engine · 92,000 mi“thermostat housing design flaw. spoke with part dept manager about the thermostat housing leaking coolant and was told that there seems to be a design flaw in that the heating element in the housing causes the part to split open where the 2 pieces were seamed together. this has been reported time and time again and currently that particular part …”
2011-04-09 · Tires · 20,000 mi“i had a goodyear runflat tire that was oem and less than 2 yrs. old w/ 20,000 miles bubble on the sidewall. it was replaced at discount tire. the tire cost $257 on a 2009 mini cooper s. these tires are defective. tires are excellence rof and not integrity since your site mistakenly does not give the correct option. *tr…”
2011-03-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine“i have a 2009 mini cooper s. bought new. this has been an ongoing problem. the engine has a rattling noise when engine has started on a cold day. this noise has gotten progressively louder every winter. the noise subsides as the engine gets warm. have told mini about the problem and no action. *tr…”
2009-04-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 392 mi“on 4/9 i purchase a 2009 mini cooper. on 4/14 i was in traffic and the car started surging and the engine light came on. i called the service adviser who suggested i replace the gas cap. i ignored her response because it only clicks once and i know this was completed properly and immediately took the car in for service. there findings were as fo…”
2009-04-29 · Electrical System · 674 mi“after purchasing a 2009 mini cooper the outlet in both the front and rear of the car stopped working. the dealers evaluation was as follows: neither the front or the rear cigarette outlets are working. check and advise. cause: checked/found 20 amp fuse blown, inspected outlets, found socket/outlet in center console shorted to ground correction:…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.