2009 MINI Cooper Convertible recalls and problems

The 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible has 1 recall and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2009 Mini Cooper Convertible
Photo: 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2009 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 10 Cooper Convertible model years — 3rd most.

1recalls
18complaints
0crashes
0fires
1injuries
55,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Tires

Apr 30, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V143000 · 12 vehicles

Problem: BMW is recalling 12 my 2009 MINI cooper convertible vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the affected vehicles were delivered with 15-INCH wheels instead of 16-INCH wheels as intended, and the tire label indicates 16 inch wheels.

Original NHTSA wording

BMW IS RECALLING 12 MY 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE DELIVERED WITH 15-INCH WHEELS INSTEAD OF 16-INCH WHEELS AS INTENDED, AND THE TIRE LABEL INDICATES 16 INCH WHEELS.

Risk: The wheels on the vehicle do not conform to the tire label as required.

Original NHTSA wording

THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TIRE LABEL AS REQUIRED.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the 15 inch wheels with 16-INCH wheels free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2009. Owners May contact BMW at 1-866-646-4772.

Owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine8
Air Bags6
Electrical System3
Exterior Lighting2
Fuel System1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
Seats1
Steering1
Tires1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2011: 1 complaints20112013: 1 complaints20132015: 4 complaints201542017: 1 complaints20172018: 1 complaints20182019: 3 complaints20192020: 1 complaints20202021: 2 complaints20212022: 2 complaints20222023: 1 complaints20232024: 1 complaints20241

2009 vs. other MINI Cooper Convertible years

2005: 96 complaints2005962006: 27 complaints20062007: 7 complaints20072008: 9 complaints20082009: 18 complaints20092016: 13 complaints20162022: 1 complaints20222024: 1 complaints20242025: 1 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible, the latest from Apr 30, 2009 (tires). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (8), air bags (6), electrical system (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.