Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 MINI Cooper has 22 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
22
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Ha...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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. |
| 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 ... |
| Jul 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When it rains, my car seems to have a short circuit and all the electrical components start going cr... |
| Jun 10, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper Hardtop. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| Jul 16, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Nov 23, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | WE PARKED THE CAR AND 3 HOURS LATER IS WAS ON FIRE. IT SEEMS TO HAVE EMANATED FROM THE POWER STEER... |
| Jul 25, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | ON JULY 25TH, APROX 9:00PM. MY DAUGHTER (DRIVER) HAVE JUST ARRIVED FROM COLLEGE INTERNSHIP AND ARRI... |
| Mar 2, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I PURCHASED A 2009 MINI COOPER WITH 16,000 MILES IN DECEMBER 2011 THROUGH A DEALERSHIP. IN THE SPRIN... |
| Nov 17, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | I STOPPED AT A GROCERY STORE ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK AT APPROX. 6:30 PM ON 11/17/11. I PARKED THE... |
| Mar 1, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSTALLING A GPS SYSTEM IN THE... |