2012 MINI Clubman Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 MINI Clubman (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2012 MINI Clubman. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (70% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and engine (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system7 70%
- Air bags2 20%
- Engine2 20%
- Fuel system2 20%
- Other or unknown2 20%
- Seats1 10%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “while driving i noticed that there was some malfunctions with the car electronics and down by the drivers footwell there was a burning smell coming from it (fcm) which had me to stop the vehicle and get it towed home and stopped me from driving the car because of a risk of fire”
NHTSA complaint #11745660, filed 2026-06Air bags: “Seat occupant sensor is bad. There is a recall for the same thing on other years and models, but not the 2012 Mini cooper countryman, which makes very little sense being that its a common problem as well as being that its the same problem. The airbag sensor goes on and off which can cause injury or death when the car is in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11390201, filed 2021-01, 91,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 62,500 and 91,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 MINI Clubman in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.
- 11032745May 6, 2026Electrical system. The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first…
- 11031881Apr 30, 2026Electrical system. While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programming procedure- the MINI Footwell Module (FRM) may become unresponsive.
- 11015837Mar 18, 2025Electrical system. The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first…
- 11014693Feb 21, 2025Electrical system, Body and structure. The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first…
- 11000632May 6, 2024Engine. Hot-Film Air Mass Meter Return
- 10249431Jan 19, 2024Body and structure. Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- 10245428Nov 2, 2023Body and structure. Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
- 10244507Oct 25, 2023Electrical system. MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles…
Other model years of the MINI Clubman
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 49,325 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 23 | 55,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2016 | 18 | 8,950 | 1 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2014 | 5 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 13 | 77,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 10 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 MINI Clubman have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2012 MINI Clubman as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2012 MINI Clubman is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (70% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2012 MINI Clubman been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2012 MINI Clubman reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 62,500 and 91,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.