2011 MINI Cooper ClubmanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-337 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.

2011 MINI Cooper Clubman

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Autoviva, CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman has problems

18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system111
Air bags60
Exterior lighting30
Seats10
Service brakes10
Steering10
Engine10
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2011 MINI Cooper Clubman recalls and how many were fixed

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.

–no report yet

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 11V-299 · May 25, 2011 · 75 vehicles

Risk. In the event of an ABS system problem, only the the outer circle of the symbol illuminates, not the ABS letters.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Cooper Clubman year

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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2011 MINI Cooper Clubman safety ratings

2011 Mini Cooper Clubman SW FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Cooper Clubman owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. Several unknown warning lights blinked upon starting the vehicle, the parking lights failed, and the power windows failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the…
Complaint 11760421 · Aug 28, 2026 · 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 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 check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was…
Complaint 11677155 · Jul 30, 2025
My car has a problem with the FRM or foot control module the turn signal don’t work right, when putting the car in reverse the bulb will not work but it’s a brand new bulb, I know there is a recall for them 23V-337 but since my car has always been in Texas the recall doesn’t apply to it
Complaint 11619919 · Oct 15, 2024

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