There are no safety recalls for the 2009 MINI Cooper S US, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2009 MINI Cooper S US problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger — 1
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 55,000 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 US complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 64,406 miles · reported Dec 26, 2018
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.
Engine · at 59,000 miles · reported May 17, 2017
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 extended the warranty on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Engine · at 51,000 miles · reported Jun 26, 2015
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 tensioners in order to not risk the tensioner failing and causing catastophic engine failure, parts cost is about $900 and installation about $500. This seems to be going on a lot and there is lots of info on the internet stating it is an issue that can…
Engine · at 55,000 miles · reported Feb 5, 2014
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.
Engine · at 92,000 miles · reported Sep 30, 2013
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 is on back-order and thus not able to drive the car as it leaks all the coolant out before leaving the driveway.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 MINI Cooper S US have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 MINI Cooper S US as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 MINI Cooper S US?
Owners report engine problems most often (4 reports), followed by air bags (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 55,000 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.