Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 MINI Cooper has 1 recall, 151 complaints.
1
Recalls
151
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
23V337000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Overall
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Front Crash
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Side Crash
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Rollover
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Rating for: 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | The seatbelt and air bag warning light for the passenger front seat stays on. |
| Sep 2, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | My car has had an exterior lighting problem related to a bad FRM. This is causing my lights not to w... |
| Jan 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that after the vehicle was unoccupied and p... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | The passenger occupancy seat sensor is defective (as reported by many other owners of this vehicle m... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | This has a major recall and won’t pass inspection. Engine light is on . I’ve called dealership and ... |
| Nov 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car horn was going off randomly. I inspected the interior electrical panel on the passenger side... |
| Aug 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Aug 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The problem was that the gas pedal began to stick. Suddenly it began to idle at 4000 rpm. I had to r... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor fails There's a warning light for passenger airbag off , and also th... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that the headlights, taillights, and the tur... |
| May 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Apr 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My car started acting up when it rains and all the electrical goes crazy, all the lights turning on ... |
| Apr 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | See attached document for complaint. |
| Apr 10, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the pass... |
| Dec 19, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The high pressure fuel pump failed. There was a class action settlement and a warranty extension cam... |
| Sep 13, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | MINI was totally destroyed by fire after driving for 15 minutes. It was parked in a parking lot and ... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact stated that several electrical features had failed ... |