2012 MINI Cooper Clubman Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 11, 2023 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cooper Clubman years
Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2012 MINI Cooper Clubman recalls (1)

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Electrical systemMay 11, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V337000 · 97,933 vehicles

Problem: 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: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper Clubman model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.