2011 Mini Cooper Clubman: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2023
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 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”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2024
“I've just gotten a very common air bag seat mat sensor code (93c1) that Mini had a limited recall on - but alas my car did not get the code until it was outside the parameters of that repair program. What makes it worse is that the fix is over $1000 and there's very little concrete info on the actual danger (or not) of driving around with this code active. I've spend the better part of 2 days researching how to fix this & I'm still uncertain as to what to fully do.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2024
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“Safety recall since 3/23/2023. It's 07/19/2024. With no solution yet , it's been over a year now with no solution. That is a un timely manner. Need to know what to do now . Can not drive vehicle, no blinkers or brake lights. Please help.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2024
“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 unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2023
“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable, and the headlights started flickering. The contact related the failure to 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 not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2023
“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the footwell control module became inoperable. The contact stated that the window motors, the turn signals, and the headlights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the footwell control module needed to be replaced and re-coded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 45,735.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2023
“Set Belt and Airbag Warning lights came light up for no reason and the computer got a hard code that cannot be reset (ACSM - Crash Safety Module, 93C3, OC3). This will be put in a Safety Risk if the car gets in an accident.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 2021
“The frm control module (aka: footwell control module) suddenly failed and disabled: brake lights instrument panel illumination blinkers emergency flashers headlights stuck on dim/low beam tail running lights stuck on (not responsive to braking) all overhead, door edge and foot cabin lights nonoperational windows nonoperational fuel cap lock nonoperational led interior lights nonoperational obd nonoperational with ignition on, car must be running to enable passenger airbag intermittently on\off very unsafe and a nonwear item like frm should not just fail. Failed when starting vehicle.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2018
“My mini cooper clubman 2011 started giving me passenger airbag light signal off, took it to a mini cooper mechanic, they said it's a very expensive repair. Several other people online seems to be having similar issue, mini really needs to work on the airbag seat sensor”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2017
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.
BMW Is recalling certain model year 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman vehicles manufactured from February 8, 2011, through May 11, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard No. 101, "Controls and Displays." These vehicles are equipped with a European specification tachometer that uses brake-system telltales/symbols that do not meet U.S. requirements.
Remedy: All affected vehicles have been repaired at dealerships. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
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Is the 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman reliable?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.