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2009 Mini Cooper electrical system problems

The 2009 Mini Cooper has 26 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

26

Electrical System complaints

14%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

23V337000Electrical SystemMay 11, 2023 · 97,933 units

Defect

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.

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.

What owners report

MINI was totally destroyed by fire after driving for 15 minutes. It was parked in a parking lot and was in flames 5 minutes after my wife entered the store. This is comparable with problem requiring recall (with no remedy). No warnings

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 13, 2022 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2009 Mini Cooper have?

NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2009 Mini Cooper electrical system — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2009 Mini Cooper electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 23V337000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.