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Mini Cooper S Clubman recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 124 owner complaints for the Mini Cooper S Clubman, covering model years 2008 to 2021. The 2009 model year drew the most complaints (51), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 5 recall campaigns on file
  • 124 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 7 model years with data (2008–2021)
  • most complaints: 2009 (51 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (58 complaints)
  • latest recall 21V554000 (reported Jul 21, 2021)
  • 3 complaints reporting a crash (2.4%)
  • 8 complaints reporting a fire (6.5%)
  • 2 complaints reporting an injury (1.6%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mini Cooper S Clubman complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2009 model year has the most complaints: 51 of 124, or 41.1%. Next come 2008 (45) and 2010 (13). The fewest are for 2020, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mini Cooper S Clubman owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2008–2020Column chart of 124 complaints across 13 model years. The highest is 2009 with 51. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2008: 45 complaints4520082009: 51 complaints5120092010: 13 complaints1320102011: 12 complaints1220112012: 2 complaints220122013: 0 complaints20132014: 0 complaints20142015: 0 complaints20152016: 0 complaints20162017: 0 complaints20172018: 0 complaints20182019: 0 complaints20192020: 1 complaint12020
Mini Cooper S Clubman complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mini Cooper S Clubman complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2008451410
2009510200
2010130000
2011122210
201220000
202010000
All model years1243820

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

Most-reported Mini Cooper S Clubman components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 58 complaints (46.8% of all 124), followed by Air Bags (21) and Electrical System (21).

Components named most often in Mini Cooper S Clubman complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Mini Cooper S Clubman complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine5846.8%
Air Bags2116.9%
Electrical System2116.9%
Engine and Engine Cooling1612.9%
Power Train1612.9%
Fuel/Propulsion System43.2%
Unknown or Other43.2%
Structure32.4%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)21.6%
Seats21.6%
Equipment10.8%
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility10.8%
Exterior Lighting10.8%
Latches/Locks/Linkages10.8%
Parking Brake10.8%

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 S Clubman recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Cooper S Clubman, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 2008 to 2021. The 2011 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 5 recall campaigns
Mini Cooper S Clubman recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2008: 2 campaigns2009: 2 campaigns
2010: 2 campaigns2011: 3 campaigns2012: 1 campaign2013: no campaigns2014: no campaigns2015: no campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: no campaigns2018: no campaigns2019: no campaigns
2020: 1 campaign2021: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 21V554000

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model year 2021

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 20V283000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain; Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module; Air Bags

    Model year 2020

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.

    Consequence:
    If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 18V248000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger; Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model years 2008–2012

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

    Consequence:
    If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 12V008000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

    Model years 2008–2011

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Mini Cooper S, 2008-2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 2009-2011 Mini Cooper S Convertible, 2009-2011 Mini Cooper JCW, 2009-2011 Mini Cooper JCW clubman, 2009-2011 cooper JCW convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from November 14, 2006, through January 18, 2011. The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.

    Consequence:
    The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring February 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-866-275-6464.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 11V299000

    Reported

    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; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. 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
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat 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 S Clubman questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mini Cooper S Clubman have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mini Cooper S Clubman, covering model years 2008 to 2021. The most recent, 21V554000, was reported on July 21, 2021 and is filed under “Seat belts”. The 2011 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Mini Cooper S Clubman model year has the most complaints?

The 2009 model year, with 51 of the 124 complaints in NHTSA’s file (41.1%). The next are 2008 (45) and 2010 (13). 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 S Clubman complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 58 complaints, or 46.8% of all 124. Air Bags (21) and Electrical System (21) 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 S 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 S Clubman complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 124 complaints, 3 report a crash, 8 a fire, 2 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.

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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.