Model year record
2012 MINI Clubman recalls & problems
The 2012 MINI Clubman has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 10 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2012 MINI Clubman.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | — |
| Air bags | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Engine | 2 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | — |
| Seats | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system
while driving i noticed that there was some malfunctions with the car electronics and down by the drivers footwell there was a burning smell coming from it (fcm) which had me to stop the vehicle and get it towed home and stopped me from driving the car because of a risk of fire
- Fuel/propulsion system
WMWZG3C50CTY37438 Scan.pdf
- Air bags
Passenger side seat airbag sensor not working warning light and massages indicate airbag restraint issue.
- Electrical system
The contact owns a 2012 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 repair. The contact stated that after receiving the recall notification, the contact allowed the vehicle to remain parked. The contact then went to start the vehicle and the vehicle failed to start. The contact believed the footwell module had drained the battery causing the battery to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle…
- Electrical system
Rough car start & hiccups on commute to work after rain storm. Indicating multiple mis fires 300, 301, 302, 304,
- Electrical system
The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the turn signals, exterior lighting, power windows, and power locks all failed to operate as needed. The check engine warning light was also illuminated. Months prior to the failure, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure was approximately 70,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The contact stated the car is…
- Electrical system
The footwell module failed due to corrosion. This is a known issue with these vehicles and is a fire hazard. Recall 23V-337 is active but is currently being limited to vehicles in certain northern states citing the use of road salt. This design issue is not limited to vehicles exposed to road salt. For example my vehicle has been exposed to years of salty, humid air as a result of being used on the coast of SC and GA. I request the recall be expanded to cover vehicles used in other states especially those exposed to coastal environments.
- Electrical system
The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space and depressing the brake pedal, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After restarting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the power windows, headlights, taillights, and the radio was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic control module in the footwell. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 62,500.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.