2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cooper S Clubman years
- Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman. That ranks 5th out of 8 Cooper S Clubman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 58,503 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 MINI Cooper S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 100% | 58,503 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING HISSING AND POPPING SOUNDS. AFTERWARDS, THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE…
The check engine light came on at 55,005 miles while we were driving. We took it to be serviced and were told that the thermostat housing /thermostat sensor needed to be replaced because it was stuck in the open position. This caused the check engine light to be illuminated. They mentioned that…
Other MINI Cooper S Clubman years
← 2011 Cooper S Clubman · 2020 Cooper S Clubman →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cooper S Clubman | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Cooper S Clubman | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Cooper S Clubman | 13 | 3 |
| 2010 Cooper S Clubman | 13 | 2 |
| 2009 Cooper S Clubman | 51 | 2 |
| 2008 Cooper S Clubman | 11 | 2 |
| 2007 Cooper S Clubman | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 MINI Cooper S 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 S Clubman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cooper S Clubman model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.