2013 MINI Clubman Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles, 7 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 2013 MINI Clubman (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2013 MINI Clubman. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (54% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (3) and other or unknown (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 77,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 100 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 38 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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 54%
- Exterior lighting3 23%
- Other or unknown3 23%
- Air bags2 15%
- Brakes2 15%
- Engine2 15%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Ignition coil failed causing vehicle to disable while moving on a 4 lane parkway. There is a limited warranty extension on this part (the ignition coil) for this make and model, suggesting that a defect is known, but it has not been declared a recall (yet) the part failing blew the fuse for the coil circuit and also took out the vehicle's electronic control unit, causing thousands of dollars in damage, for which the manufacturer only consider the ignition coil to be covered under the extended warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11165231, filed 2019-01, 52,000 milesExterior lighting: “Car is not starting when sitting over night or parked at a lot. Windows will not roll down. Blinkers will not work. Difficulty when transporting my special needs child places as it is difficulty when car will not function as it should. Near accidents have almost occurred due to blinkers not working. I have been told by two different mechanics after diagnostic that the Foot Wheel Module is the problem identified.”
NHTSA complaint #11614874, filed 2024-09Other or unknown: “Driving down 680 from berkeley, ca at around 2:30pm: I was heading home and temperature light appears on dash. I notice it and try to pull off freeway trying to get to safe area to stop. Before I could pull over to safety, the car stopped running (engine shut off). Immediately steam was coming from engine compartment and I could not get engine to start again. I called tow truck and the car was towed to pleasanton, ca Mini dealership/service department. I was unaware that Mini had extended the temperature housing part of engine to 10 year warranty due to the part being faulty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362941, filed 2020-10, 77,000 milesAir bags: “The 'Passenger air bag off' alert recurs without apparent cause, suggesting a system malfunction. I took my vehicle to a MINI dealership for evaluation, only to be informed that this is a known issue requiring replacement of the entire system at a cost of $1,800 + tax. Online research reveals that many MINI owners with similar models face this safety issue. Given the severity and prevalence of this problem, I respectfully request that your agency consider ordering a recall for affected vehicles to ensure a free and safe repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11664281, filed 2025-06Mileage when problems were reported
14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,747 and 77,000 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 2013 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. 100 on record; the latest 10 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…
- 10250379Feb 1, 2024Electrical system. Customers with a genuine MINI âÂÂClick and Drive Systemâ (C&D) accessory installed may complain of steering system check control messages (CCM) and reduced steering functionality. The…
- 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…
- 10206696Dec 1, 2021Equipment, Wheels, Electrical system. New RDC wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation MINI models. The new wheel electronics are identified as Huf Generation 5. These new wheel electronics will need to be programmed…
- 10179827Aug 1, 2020Seats. OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT - LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North…
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 2013 MINI Clubman have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2013 MINI Clubman as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 MINI Clubman is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (54% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 3.
Has the 2013 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 2013 MINI Clubman reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 77,000 miles and the middle half falls between 52,747 and 77,000 miles; 14% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.