2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible recalls and problems

The 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible has 1 safety recall and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any MINI dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible recalls

Recall 12V-008: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Jan 11, 2012 · 90,368 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: 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.

2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible problems reported by owners

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

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 47,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 47,000 miles · reported Aug 11, 2016

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…

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 50,486 miles · reported Dec 29, 2015

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…

Engine · at 41,000 miles · reported Jul 8, 2015

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 the rods on the lower half of the motor mini cooper vehicles: 2007 through 2010 hardtop (R56), 2008 through 2010 clubman (R55), and 2009 through 2010 convertible (R57) (Collectively, the defective vehicles). The defective vehicles have a defect within…

Engine · reported Jan 12, 2015

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 for the leak and engine light. I paid for the repairs to made. Additionally, had the front tires replaced as they were completely worn. Two months later on december 7th, 2013, the car broke down on carefree highway, I was unable to use the front…

Engine · at 41,750 miles · reported Nov 22, 2014

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?

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible: 12V-008 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible?

Owners report engine problems most often (7 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 47,000 miles.

Are MINI recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized MINI dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.