2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible recalls

Most common 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	7
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Power Train	1
Service Brakes	1
Air Bags	1
Seats	1

What owners report

2019-01-22, Engine
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, Air Bags
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 ACTIVATE THE AIRBAG. IF THERE WERE AN ACCIDENT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WOULD NOT EJECT. THIS IS A PROBLEM ON 100,000 AND MY VEHICLE HAS THE PROBLEM BUT IT IS NOT UNDER THE RECALL. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? WHO IS LIABLE FOR THIS ISSUE WHICH OBVIOUSLY IS AN EXISTING PROBLEM FOR THE BRAND??? NOTHING HAS HAPPENED BUT IF IT WERE TO HAPPEN, WHO WOULD BE LIABLE?

2016-01-07, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
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 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...SAW THAT I COULD SAFELY STOP. A SAN MARCOS COP CAME TO HELP PUSH THE CAR FURTHER IN TO SAFETY BEFORE THE ELECTRICITY OF THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND MY KEY FOB WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION...

2015-12-29, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
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 SAFELY STOP. A SAN MARCOS COP CAME TO HELP PUSH THE CAR FURTHER IN TO SAFETY BEFORE THE ELECTRICITY OF THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND MY KEY FOB WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I HAD IT TOWED TO A BMW REPAIR SHOP. I WAITED ANOTHER DAY FOR THEM TO OPEN BEING IT A HOLIDAY WEEKEND. THEN THEY CHECKED WHAT HAPPENED. THEY GAVE ME A LIST. THEY SAID THE VAC

2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible questions

Does the 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (7), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.