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US recalls (2)
Electrical system
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 and remedy
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.
Tires
BMW IS RECALLING 12 MY 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE DELIVERED WITH 15-INCH WHEELS INSTEAD OF 16-INCH WHEELS AS INTENDED, AND THE TIRE LABEL INDICATES 16 INCH WHEELS.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TIRE LABEL AS REQUIRED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 15 INCH WHEELS WITH 16-INCH WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-646-4772.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Electrical
2023-05-11 · campaign 2023-281
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the footwell module (FRM) may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture inside the vehicle. Over time, this can lead to corrosion that could cause a short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
BMW advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Electrical
2018-10-03 · campaign 2018-544
On certain vehicles, the footwell module (FRM3) may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture which could lead to corrosion over time. This could cause a short circuit, resulting in overheating of the module that could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the footwell module, and replace if necessary. A protective film will be also installed over the module. Note: Owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors until the recall repairs have been completed.
Owner complaints (151)
Owners filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 MINI Cooper (1 crashes, 11 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 26 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 47).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 62 | |
| Engine | 46 | |
| Electrical system | 25 | |
| Seat belts | 8 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 MINI Cooper.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 MINI Cooper w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 MINI Cooper version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Cooper 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Cooper 1.6 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 34 | 29 | $2,850 |
| Cooper Convertible 1.6 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 34 | 29 | $2,850 |
| Cooper Convertible 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 28 | 36 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Cooper S 1.6 L Automatic (S6) | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Cooper S 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,850 |
| Cooper S Convertible 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,850 |
| Cooper S Convertible 1.6 L Automatic (S6) | 23 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
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