repaired · 2019 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
2011 MINI Cooper S ClubmanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-248 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Seats1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Steering
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2011 MINI Cooper S 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
Gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Risk. THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. In the event of an ABS system problem, only the the outer circle of the symbol illuminates, not the ABS letters.
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 S 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 S Clubman median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman safety ratings
2011 Mini Cooper S 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine compartment fireLed to recall 12V-008
In owners' words
What Cooper S Clubman owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that after washing the vehicle, the battery became drained. The battery was recharged; however, the interior lights and power windows became…
When I bought the car, John, a sales representative, promised me that he would have the car inspected by a mechanic before finalizing the paperwork, addressing issues with the tire pressure monitor, tail light sensor, and license plate light. However, the mechanic couldn't fix these issues, and…
MINI/BMW ISSUED RECALL INFORMATION MAY OF 2023 FOR THE FRM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, AS OF 12/30/2024 THEY ARE STILL UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, TOYOTA WEBSITE SAYS THEY ARE STILL WORKING ON A RESOLUTION. DEALERS OFFER NO SOLUTION TO PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN A YEAR SINCE RECALL WAS ISSUED. NHTSA…
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