2009 MINI COOPER S — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 2
- Fires 4
- Injuries 1
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 70 | 58.8% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 12 | 10.1% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | 9.2% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 7.6% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 4 | 3.4% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| STEERING | 1 | 0.8% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 10.1% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 12V008000 was reported 403 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 18V248000 was reported 2,692 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2010-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2011-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2011-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2011-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2012-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2012-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2012-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2012-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2013-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2013-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2013-Q3 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2013-Q4 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2014-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 12V008000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 18V248000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V337000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE11036 |
Safety Recalls (3)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 12V008000
- Report date
- Component:
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Consequence:
- THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy:
- BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGANDURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 18V248000
- Report date
- Component:
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Consequence:
- If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy:
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V337000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.