2009 MINI Cooper S air bags problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2009 MINI Cooper S — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that an airbag warning light would intermittently flash on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the passenger’s side airbag would remain off with or without a passenger seated in the passenger’s side seat. The dealer had been…”
filed Nov 16, 2021
“Passenger side airbag sensor. Light does not go off. Dealer advises this is a known problem and they extended warranty on it for 10 yrs but did not recall even though they know it's a defect. We purchased our 2009 mini in oct 2008 so not covered by their extension. Shouldn't it be since they…”
filed Aug 8, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Cooper S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cooper S | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 Cooper S | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 Cooper S | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 Cooper S | 6 | 10% |
| 2008 Cooper S | 30 | 18% |
| 2007 Cooper S | 28 | 11% |
| 2006 Cooper S | 67 | 36% |
| 2005 Cooper S | 71 | 23% |
| 2004 Cooper S | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 Cooper S | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 Cooper S | 13 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 MINI Cooper S
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.