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MINI Cooper S USModel year report

2009 MINI Cooper S US Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
53,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 MINI Cooper S US (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2009 MINI Cooper S US. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and electrical system (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 79 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10563181, filed 2014-02, 55,000 miles

Air bags: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11163507, filed 2018-12, 64,406 miles

Electrical system: “After purchasing a 2009 Mini cooper the outlet in both the front and rear of the car stopped working. The dealers evaluation was as follows: neither the front or the rear cigarette outlets are working. Check and advise. Cause: checked/found 20 amp fuse blown, inspected outlets, found socket/outlet in center console shorted to ground correction: r & r front center console replaced socket & illuminated ring. Updated ivoq. 05/01/09.”

NHTSA complaint #10267197, filed 2009-04, 674 miles

Engine cooling: “I have a 2009 Mini cooper s. Bought new. This has been an ongoing problem. The engine has a rattling noise when engine has started on a cold day. This noise has gotten progressively louder every winter. The noise subsides as the engine gets warm. Have told Mini about the problem and no action.”

NHTSA complaint #10384862, filed 2011-03

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 59,000 miles.

25%0–1013%10–250%25–5050%50–7513%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 53,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 MINI Cooper S US in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 79 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 79 bulletins →

Other model years of the MINI Cooper S US

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201152,5000———Not enough data
2009953,0000———Not enough data

All MINI Cooper S US model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 MINI Cooper S US have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2009 MINI Cooper S US as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 MINI Cooper S US is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2009 MINI Cooper S US been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 MINI Cooper S US reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 59,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.