2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 33%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,713miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible, 33% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,713 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A warning light came on the display screen saying there is an error with the airbag. I had just turned on the car, wasn't moving when it beeped and turned on. I have driven with it, and it is still on.”
NHTSA complaint #11311813, filed 2020-02, 98,500 miles“Passenger 2 airbag is off-yellow warning light above mirror and airbag warning on instrument panel-red warning light remains on when the passenger seat is occupied or empty. These light are on when the vehicle is started and remains on. We have researched this issue and see this is a common issue with the Mini cooper.”
NHTSA complaint #11173839, filed 2019-02, 29,000 miles“Passenger seat mat sensor that controlls airbag.there has been a recall by bmw for Mini coopers made between 2005 and 2008. But the 2009 has been not included in the recall, and the dealer will only check it out by charging the me the owner. This is the same issue as the 2005-2008 - the 2009 should be included in this recall. The life of any passenger traveling in the 2009 Mini cooper seat is jeopardized.”
NHTSA complaint #10749504, filed 2015-08, 23,965 miles“At about 64500 miles the passenger seat belt and air bag lights came on intermittently and shortly thereafter they stayed on. Local mechanic determined that the passenger seat switch was probably the culprit. And located a technical service bulletin for this problem. A call to keeler motor car co. Said the bags would work as designed, but wouldn't put that in writing and furthered clarified her answer by adding as far as I know . A second call from a different person said if the lights are on then the bags would probably not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11024865, filed 2017-09, 65,000 miles“I was driving my vehicle and the driver's side airbag in the seat went off unexpectedly during normal driving operation. I was the only person in the vehicle and was able to stop quickly and safely. The problem has not been checked or inspected by anyone. There was no warnings that had indicated a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11584327, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 10039593May 1, 2011Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. The wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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