NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2008–2014

Mini Cooper Clubman recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 116 owner complaints for the Mini Cooper Clubman, covering model years 2008 to 2014. The 2009 model year drew the most complaints (39), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
116 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
7 model years with data (2008–2014)

most complaints: 2009 (39 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (45 complaints)
latest recall 23V337000 (reported May 11, 2023)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
7 complaints reporting a fire (6.0%)
1 complaint reporting an injury (0.9%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mini Cooper Clubman complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2009 model year has the most complaints: 39 of 116, or 33.6%. Next come 2010 (28) and 2008 (27). The fewest are for 2014, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Mini Cooper Clubman complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Mini Cooper Clubman complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2008	27	2	0
2009	39	1	1
2010	28	3	0
2011	18	1	0
2013	3	0	0
2014	1	0	0
All model years	116	7	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mini Cooper Clubman components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 45 complaints (38.8% of all 116), followed by Air Bags (30) and Engine (29).

Components named most often in Mini Cooper Clubman complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Mini Cooper Clubman complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	45	38.8%
Air Bags	30	25.9%
Engine	29	25.0%
Seats	8	6.9%
Engine and Engine Cooling	7	6.0%
Exterior Lighting	7	6.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System	7	6.0%
Power Train	7	6.0%
Unknown or Other	7	6.0%
Steering	5	4.3%
Structure	4	3.4%
Seat Belts	3	2.6%
Service Brakes	3	2.6%
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2	1.7%
Vehicle Speed Control	2	1.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mini Cooper Clubman recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Cooper Clubman, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2008 to 2014. The 2011 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

2 recall campaigns

Mini Cooper Clubman recall campaigns covering each model year
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2000s									2008: 1 campaign	2009: 1 campaign
2010s	2010: 1 campaign	2011: 2 campaigns	2012: 1 campaign	2013: 1 campaign	2014: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 23V337000
Reported May 11, 2023
Electrical System
Model years 2008–2014
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 11V299000
Reported May 25, 2011
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
Model year 2011
BMW Is recalling certain model year 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman vehicles manufactured from February 8, 2011, through May 11, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard No. 101, "Controls and Displays." These vehicles are equipped with a European specification tachometer that uses brake-system telltales/symbols that do not meet U.S. requirements.
Consequence:
In the event of an ABS system problem, only the outer circle of the symbol illuminates, not the ABS letters. As such, the driver may be unaware that there is a problem with the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
All affected vehicles have been repaired at dealerships. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mini Cooper Clubman questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mini Cooper Clubman have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mini Cooper Clubman, covering model years 2008 to 2014. The most recent, 23V337000, was reported on May 11, 2023 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2011 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Mini Cooper Clubman model year has the most complaints?

The 2009 model year, with 39 of the 116 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.6%). The next are 2010 (28) and 2008 (27). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mini Cooper Clubman complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 45 complaints, or 38.8% of all 116. Air Bags (30) and Engine (29) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mini Cooper Clubman?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mini dealer.

How many Mini Cooper Clubman complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 116 complaints, 0 report a crash, 7 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Mini models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Mini VIN decoder with every Mini model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Mini Cooper 2001–2026 · 27 recalls · 2,235 complaints
Mini Cooper S 2002–2025 · 23 recalls · 1,781 complaints
Mini Cooper Convertible 2005–2026 · 7 recalls · 173 complaints
Mini Cooper S Convertible 2005–2012 · 4 recalls · 138 complaints
Mini Cooper S Clubman 2008–2021 · 5 recalls · 124 complaints
Mini Cooper Countryman 2011–2013 · 107 complaints
Mini Countryman 2014–2025 · 7 recalls · 103 complaints
Mini Clubman 2012–2024 · 3 recalls · 80 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.