The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2009 MINI Cooper S electrical problems
13 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 55,000.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 55,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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MINI Cooper S electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 MINI Cooper S electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 23V337000 · Recall details
What 2009 MINI Cooper S owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the interior lights and exterior lights were turning bright and dim intermittently. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact's wife owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that the turn lights and power windows failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the red check vehicle warning light was flashing on the instrument panel. The contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) which he linked to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
The electric auxiliary water pump failed and caused the circuit board to overheat. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire. Other observation: misfire present at several cylinders. Intake ports carbonized.
My mini is only at 133,xxx miles. Around 130,xxx miles it started, I got off work and was going to head home. I tried starting it, it just cranked until I pressed the stop button. About 4 different service icons came across the screen ( red car saying service, car up on a lift, steering wheel with an exclamation point, and a gear cog with an exclamation point). Disconnected the battery for 5 minutes, hooked it back up and it worked fine, or so I thought. It now runs rough, and I have to disconnect the battery about every 5th-6th time I try to go anywhere because it will just do as before and just crank. Have taken it to 3 different shops, all saying the ecu is bad. I can try to have it reprogrammed for $500-$800, however if they are unable to reprogram it, I am left with the only option of spending $1,000 for a nee blank ecu from mini, which then has to be programmed by mini for additional $$.
Was parked and went to start it and no warning chimes seat belt seat radio air bags
Questions about the 2009 MINI Cooper S electrical
Does the 2009 MINI Cooper S have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the electrical of the 2009 MINI Cooper S, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 MINI Cooper S electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 55,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 MINI Cooper S electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 23V337000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the MINI Cooper S have the most electrical problems?
The MINI Cooper S model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (23 complaints), 2006 (23 complaints) and 2004 (19 complaints).
Other 2009 MINI Cooper S problems
Engine 80Airbags 17Transmission 16Fuel system 6Seat belts 4Seats 4Acceleration 3Body 1Driver assistance 1Steering 1
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