Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-337 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Robert Yorde from Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0.
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 16 | 3 |
| Engine | 9 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with MINI.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cooper Clubman median. How we score
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the electronic control module had short circuited from water entering the foot well from the sunroof. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who confirmed that the electronic control module on the driver's side had…
The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that there were electrical wires exposed. The contact stated that the lights, windows, and brake lights were inoperable. The Service Soon message was displayed. Additionally, the air bag, and check engine warning lights were…
My husband and I own a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman, which we bought from a used car dealer in September 2022. The control module failed this summer, resulting in the high beams not functioning. A safety recall was issued by MINI a few weeks after we made repairs for that same problem. We are writing…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.