Recalls ·2012 MINI Cooper Clubman

2012 MINI Cooper Clubman recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman; the most frequently affected component is electrical system. Owners filed 31 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints31
Fires reported6in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Electrical systemCampaign 23V337000 · 11 May 2023

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system25 · 62%
Engine7 · 18%
Unknown or other7 · 18%
Air bags7 · 18%
Exterior lighting5 · 12%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%
Seat belts1 · 2%
Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

20188
20194
20203
20211
20223
20237
202410
20251
20263

From owner complaints

My mother who owns this 2012 mini cooper has suddenly now started having issues with her water pump leaking. I took it to the dealership and was treated with this rude employee by christopher guzman whom had a very unprofessional and no empathy. Very short with responses and sarcasm.keep in mind my mother is elderly…

Engine · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving for about 30 minutes on the highway, my mini cooper shut off completely, i was able to pull onto the shoulder and that is when smoke started coming from the engine, within 6 minutes my whole engine was engulfed in flames, car totaled. Insurence inspectors couldn't figure out a cause. One of the fire…

Unknown or other · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Mini BMW is fully aware of an issue with their OC3 detection mat on the passengers side and offered a extended warranty of 10 years/ 100k miles. This is insufficient coverage for a crucial saftey part and has led to a grey market production of occupancy detection mats "emulators" which are being sold online as the…

Air bags · Apr 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Mini cooper base model with 90k miles has seat belt and air bag warning lights illuminated. Warning lights started intermittently going on and off and now stay illuminated continously when ignition is on. No vehicle accidents or incidents to cause this problem.

Air bags · Feb 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20121
20131
20141
20160
20170
20180
20190

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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