2009 Mini Cooper Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

61Air Bags complaints

40.7%Of all 150 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS61 · 40.7%

ENGINE46 · 30.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24 · 16%

SEAT BELTS8 · 5.3%

Unspecified / other6 · 4%

Share of the 150 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Mini Cooper overview page.

What owners report

“PASSENGER AIRBAG 'OFF' WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON AT ALL TIMES EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT.”NHTSA complaint 11317061 — filed 03/09/2020

“MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY, EVEN IF SOMEONE IS SITTING THERE”NHTSA complaint 11257091 — filed 09/21/2019

“PASSENGERS OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT FAILED CAUSING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG TO BE DEACTIVATED. MINI HAD EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THIS FOR 10 YEARS…”NHTSA complaint 11254721 — filed 09/11/2019

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Mini Cooper have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2009 Mini Cooper: 61 of 150 complaints on file (40.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Mini Cooper have in total?

150 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.