2013 MINI Cooper Clubman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper Clubman years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman. That ranks 5th out of 7 Cooper Clubman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 62,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 100% | 62,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 MINI Cooper Clubman recalls (1)
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Electrical system
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the exterior lights started flashing. The contact attempted to turn off the lights however, the lights failed to turn off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the…
Other MINI Cooper Clubman years
← 2012 Cooper Clubman · 2014 Cooper Clubman →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Cooper Clubman | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Cooper Clubman | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Cooper Clubman | 18 | 2 |
| 2010 Cooper Clubman | 28 | 1 |
| 2009 Cooper Clubman | 39 | 1 |
| 2008 Cooper Clubman | 27 | 1 |
See all MINI Cooper Clubman problems by year, every MINI model, or the MINI VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 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 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.