Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2009 Mini Cooper US peaked in 2009, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2009 Mini Cooper US
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Apr 30, 2009 to Apr 30, 2009.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2009 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2009 Mini Cooper US name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2009 Mini Cooper US
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2009 Mini Cooper US
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 30, 2009Failure Apr 29, 2009Saratoga, CAEngine, Frame and members
RADIATOR HOSE RUPTURES WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN TO THE POINT THAT THE FRONT TIRES TOUCH CURB (PERPENDICULAR) DURING PARKING MANEUVER. FRONT END IS TOO LOW TO ACCOMMODATE A STANDARD CURB. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10267343
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
64 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- M610607 Oct 25, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are … - M360119 Dec 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when depressurized (0 p… - M011116 Aug 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT - LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (MINI USA) is extending the limited warranty fo… - M010419 Jan 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N14 HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP (HDP) SERVICE BENEFIT CLASS VEHICLES: The MINI vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of power while driving and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated… - M230108 Nov 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"MANUAL TRANSMISSION - STIFF DIAGONAL GEARSHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT. The customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" (e.g., N-R, R-N, 2-3/3-2 or 4-5/5-4). Also, in some cases, gears cannot be selected, or the selector gear does not go into the neutral po… - M840114 May 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Bluetooth Connection Failures This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated February 2016.. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure examples are: Ca… - M630116 May 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching on/off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes. Shut-off period varies based on detected situation. This is normal operational b… - M010511 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"N12 Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) Pump: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION This updated version of this bulletin now includes the addition of the model year 2009 R55, R56 and R57 MINI Cooper vehicles with the N12 engine.… - M840114 Feb 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M84 01 14 dated November 2014. SUBJECT Bluetooth Connection Failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: z Apple iPhones z Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge. Connectivity failure exa… - M011116 Jan 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
?OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 01 11 16 dated December 2016. - M650512 Oct 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
?SUBJECT DWA (Anti-theft Alarm System): False Alarm Is Triggered Intermittently. When the vehicle is parked and locked (DWA active), the alarm system is triggered intermittently. One or more of the following conditions may trigger the alarm system: Sun roof… - M610607 Oct 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. MINI electrical systems and advancements in vehicle technology have resulted in an increased demand on the vehicle battery. This SI will help the dealer handle ""discharged battery"" complaints. A dis… - M110612 Oct 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
During Engine Oil Service a Small O-Ring Is Found in the Oil Filter Housing. No customer complaint has been received. During the scheduled engine oil service, the technician notices a black rubber o-ring lying on the bottom of the engine oil filter housing.… - M520213 Oct 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Squeaking Noise from Front Seat. A noise may be heard from the front driver's seat back when the customer applies sideways pressure during cornering. CAUSE Surface corrosion on the metal seat back frame can make a squeaking noise when rubbing against the fo… - M510613 Oct 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Bonnet Lock Difficult to Open or Close. The bonnet lock fails to operate correctly and is difficult to open or close. CAUSE Corrosion in the bonnet lock assembly - M330112 Oct 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Adjusting Rear Camber. Rear camber cannot be adjusted properly. CAUSE Repair instructions not followed properly - M010511 Oct 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DMTL Pump: Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. On affected vehicles, the Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) pump can fail. Some vehicles will have the Service Engine Soon lamp illuminated, but the vehicle's drivability and engine performance will … - M840213 Aug 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Incorrect Customer Relations Telephone Number Is Saved in the Vehicle. The customer is not connected to MINI Customer Relations after dialing the number displayed in the vehicle Kombi or radio. CAUSE During the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), the incorrect t… - M120313 Aug 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
?N18 Engine: FC 2BF2 Rail Pressure Sensor Is Stored in DME Fault Memory. The customer states that the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated and the following fault is stored in the DME: FC 2BF2 Rail pressure sensor, workspace: pressure too high CAUSE A DM… - M120113 Nov 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
N16 Engine: FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal Is Stored in the DME. Certain areas of the US experience extremely cold climate conditions during the winter months, which can cause the Service Engine Soon lamp to illuminate while the engine temperature is increasi… - M650512 Jun 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"DWA (Anti-theft Alarm System): False Alarm Is Triggered Intermittently. INFORMATION Parts replacement will not solve the problem if one or more of the conditions described in the situation above caused the alarm to trigger. The sensitivity of the interior … - M340213 Jul 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Clicking Noise from Front Axle Brakes. - M610607 May 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. MINI electrical systems and advancements in vehicle technology have resulted in an increased demand on the vehicle battery. This SI will help the dealer handle ""discharged battery"" complaints. A dis… - M110309 May 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Whistling Noise from the Water Pump Area. A whistling or squealing noise is heard from the engine at idle and/or at higher engine speeds. CAUSE 1. Noise is caused by the water pump. 2. Noise is caused by the friction wheel of the belt tensioner. - M640113 Apr 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Red or Blue Cap Missing from Temperature Control Wheel. The customer states the red or blue cap is missing from the temperature control wheel of the heat and air conditioning control panel. - M360113 Apr 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"MINI GP: Choice of Tire Option Agreement and Alternate Tire Retrofit. The Kumho 215/40 R17 Ecsta V700 sport tire performance optimization results in vehicle operation limitations, specifically when operated in cold climates or on wet, slushy or snow-covere… - M110112 Apr 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid valve is compromised, allowing engine oil to leak from the oil pump volume con… - M120113 Feb 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"N16 Engine: FC 2D9B Knock Sensor, Signal Is Stored in the DME. Certain areas of the US experience extremely cold climate conditions during the winter months, which can cause the Service Engine Soon lamp to illuminate while the engine temperature is increas… - M340113 Jan 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Erroneous "Service due" Message Though Brake Lining Thickness Sufficient. The CBS data calculated for the remaining distance of the front and/or rear brake pads does not agree with the actual brake pad thickness. The yellow brake lining service due indicato… - M840114 Nov 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
iPhone: Connection Failures with iOS 7. There are various connectivity failures with the iPhone using iOS 7. Some examples are listed below: z Call disconnection z Contact List incomplete z General connection failures Apple software iOS 7 and its variants - M110414 Nov 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
N16 Engine: Oil Leak from Cylinder Head Sealing Plug. An oil leak can develop at a sealing plug located in the cylinder head, just below the vacuum pump. The sealing plug was not tightened sufficiently during production. - M110414 Aug 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
N16 Engine: Oil Leak from Cylinder Head Sealing Plug. An oil leak can develop at a sealing plug located in the cylinder head, just below the vacuum pump. CAUSE The sealing plug was not tightened sufficiently during production. - M640114 May 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode. The customer states the recirculation display goes out, even though the recirculation button was switched on. CAUSE The automatic recirculation air deactivation feature was introduced in July 2012. Note: If the … - M340113 May 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Erroneous "Service due" Message Although Brake Lining Thickness is Above Minimum Specification. The yellow "Service Due" warning message lights up in the instrument cluster, even though the brake pad thickness is more than 4.2mm (above the thickness at whic… - M120114 May 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
N16: Fault 274D Mixture Adaptation Is Stored in the DME. Certain low speed, light-load driving conditions at lower outside temperatures could cause the Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) to illuminate. The following fault would be stored in the DME: Fault 274D:… - M110112 Apr 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
N16 and N18 Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid valve is compromised, allowing engine oil to leak from the oil pum… - M640110 Jun 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
?SI M64 01 10 Heating and Air Conditioning June 2014 Technical Service SUBJECT Howling/Rough Running Noise when the A/C Compressor is Engaged. The air conditioning compressor is excessively loud/running rough when the air conditioning system is switched on… - M210114 Dec 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dual Mass Flywheel: Diagnosis and Inspection. INFORMATION The following three criteria must to be checked, evaluated and the resulting findings documented on the repair order prior to replacing a dual-mass flywheel as defective: 1. Total rotational angle at… - M640114 Sep 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode. The customer states the recirculation display goes out, even though the recirculation button was switched on. CAUSE The automatic recirculation air deactivation feature was introduced in July 2012. Note: If the … - M120114 Jan 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
N16: Fault 274D Mixture Adaptation Is Stored in the DME. Certain low speed, light-load driving conditions at lower outside temperatures could cause the Service Engine Soon lamp (MIL) to illuminate. The following fault would be stored in the DME: ??Fault 274… - M110112 Jan 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"N16 and N18 Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid valve is compromised, allowing engine oil to leak from the oil pu… - M090115 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New programming feature: Exclusion of Infotainment Control Units from Programming. - M640215 Oct 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Blower Motor is Faulty. The blower motor does not operate at any fan speed. The blower motor may work intermittently with the blower fan speed operating only on FULL speed. CAUSE The blower motor is faulty and causes the blower resistor to fail. - M011014 Oct 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"MINI Motorer-Focused Satisfaction (MFS) Program. Based on Motorer feedback, MINI has determined that during the first three years of service, some vehicles may require specific additional service work to be performed. To address this issue, MINI USA, a div… - M610607 Mar 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. MINI electrical systems and advancements in vehicle technology have resulted in an increased demand on the vehicle battery. This SI will help the dealer handle ""discharged battery"" complaints. A dis… - M130115 Mar 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
N18:MINI Fuel Additive. INFORMATION Because carbon deposit buildup is related to fuel quality, it is not considered a defect in the vehicle's materials or workmanship. Consequently, the use of MINI Fuel Additive as outlined in this bulletin is not covered u… - M070115 Mar 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify their root cause… - M840115 Jan 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"SUBJECT iPhone and iOS 8.x Information. INFORMATION With the release of iOS 8.0, please be aware of the important functional change noted below: Scenario: z The customer leaves the vehicle and turns the phone off. z He or she turns the phone back on. z The… - M651015 Sep 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NAV Road Map Installation Using USB Stick. The Navigation road map can be installed onto the head unit in the vehicle using a USB stick connected to the USB connector in the center console in the vehicle. 32GB USB stick is necessary Desired NAV road map ver… - M640215 Sep 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 02 15 dated August 2015. SUBJECT The Blower Motor is Faulty. The blower motor does not operate at any fan speed. The blower motor may work intermittently with the blower fan speed operating only on FULL sp… - M360215 May 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. Tire pressure loss after replacement of the RDC/RDCi wheel electronics. Valve stems are not being replaced in conjunction of the RDC/RDCi wheel electronics replacement. - M110112 Feb 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SI M11 01 12February 2015 EngineTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 01 12 dated March 2014. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N16 and N18 Engine: Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak c… - M651016 Nov 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"USB DEVICE IS NOT DETECTED BY CHAMP2 HEAD UNIT. Media connected to the USB connector is not recognized by the audio system. Playback of files from the media is not possible. Message displayed on the audio system display: ""Title cannot be reproduced"" ""Is… - M011216 Dec 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"ENGINE MECHANICAL WATER (COOLANT) PUMP: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 7 YEARS/84,000 MILES. INFORMATION As part of a Class Action Suit Settlement for the vehicles listed above (""Class Vehicles""), MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC, is exte… - BMWDEC0116 Dec 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"Update MINI Water Pump Class Action Settlement: Herremans v. BMW of North America, LLC. MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (""MINI USA"") has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the above referenced class action and t… - M640114 Aug 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Automatic Deactivation of Recirculation Mode. The customer states the recirculation display goes out, even though the recirculation button was switched on. CAUSE The automatic recirculation air deactivation feature was introduced in July 2012. Note: If the … - M170115 Jul 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE CRANKS, NO START AND/OR ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE FAULTS: NOTE: The engine may also exhibit the same starting behavior as in Situation1. - M650610 Jun 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance: - M650610 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAS MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance: - SIM-11-10-14 Dec 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MINI: SOME VEHICLES HAVE TURBOCHARGER NOISE AND A LACK OR LOSS OF PERFORMANCE, DUE TO RESTRICTION OF TURBOCHARGER OIL SUPPLY, RESULTING IN OIL STARVATION AND SEIZING OF TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. MODEL ALL. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.