MINI Cooper S Clubman Recalls: Every NHTSA Recall by Model Year
The MINI Cooper S Clubman has 5 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2008–2021; the most recent is 21V554000 (Jul 21, 2021) for seat belts, covering 2021 models. The 2011 model year has the most, with 3.
Recall repairs are free at MINI dealers. This list is model-level, so it can't tell you whether your car is affected or already fixed. For that, check your VIN.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns · Data pulled Nov 7, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Most Cooper S Clubman recalls involve engine & cooling (2), air bags (1) and electrical system (1).
MINI Cooper S Clubman recalls by model year
Campaigns that cover each model year. One campaign can cover several years, so it is counted once in every year it covers.
| Model year | Recalls | Main components | Per-year check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | seat belts | 2021 Cooper S Clubman recalls |
| 2020 | 1 | air bags | 2020 Cooper S Clubman recalls |
| 2012 | 1 | engine & cooling | 2012 Cooper S Clubman recalls |
| 2011 | 3 | engine & cooling, electrical system | 2011 Cooper S Clubman recalls |
| 2010 | 2 | engine & cooling | 2010 Cooper S Clubman recalls |
| 2009 | 2 | engine & cooling | 2009 Cooper S Clubman recalls |
| 2008 | 2 | engine & cooling | 2008 Cooper S Clubman recalls |
Biggest MINI Cooper S Clubman recalls
Ranked by the number of vehicles NHTSA lists for the whole campaign. That total often includes other models.
Cooper S Clubman model years: 2008–2011
Cooper S Clubman model years: 2008–2012
Cooper S Clubman model years: 2021
Cooper S Clubman model years: 2020
Cooper S Clubman model years: 2011
All 5 MINI Cooper S Clubman recalls (newest first)
Jul 21, 202121V554000Seat belts2021
Component: Seat belts
Cooper S Clubman model years: 2021 · about 21,537 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
May 20, 202020V283000Air bags2020
Component: Air bags (side/window, curtain)
Cooper S Clubman model years: 2020 · about 76 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
The risk: If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Apr 18, 201818V248000Engine & cooling2008–2012
Component: Engine & cooling (engine)
Cooper S Clubman model years: 2008–2012 · about 47,806 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
The risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Jan 11, 201212V008000Engine & cooling2008–2011
Component: Engine & cooling (engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger)
Cooper S Clubman model years: 2008–2011 · about 90,368 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT COOLS THE TURBOCHARGER HAS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CAN MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT.
The risk: THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGANDURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.
May 25, 201111V299000Electrical system2011
Component: Electrical system (instrument cluster/panel)
Cooper S Clubman model years: 2011 · about 75 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: 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.
The risk: In the event of an ABS system problem, only the the outer circle of the symbol illuminates, not the ABS letters. As such, the driver may be unaware that there is a problem with the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
How to check if your Cooper S Clubman has an open recall
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in the free VIN recall check. It queries NHTSA for your exact vehicle, not just the model.
- If a recall is open, call any MINI dealer's service department to book the free repair. Bring the recall number from the list above.
- Buying used? Ask the seller for the dealer's recall-completion printout before you pay.
Or browse by year, for example the 2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman recall check.
Recalls are only part of the picture. Owner complaints show which years have the most problems: MINI Cooper S Clubman years to avoid.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the MINI Cooper S Clubman have?
5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the MINI Cooper S Clubman across model years 2008–2021. A single campaign often spans several model years, so the per-year counts in the table add up to more than 5. The 2011 model year has the most, with 3.
What is the latest MINI Cooper S Clubman recall?
21V554000, filed with NHTSA on Jul 21, 2021: seat belts, covering 2021 Cooper S Clubman models. The fix is free at MINI dealers.
What is the biggest MINI Cooper S Clubman recall?
By vehicles covered, 12V008000 (Jan 11, 2012), a engine & cooling campaign covering about 90,368 vehicles in total. That count is for the whole campaign, which can include other models besides the Cooper S Clubman.
How do I check if my MINI Cooper S Clubman has an open recall?
Run your 17-character VIN through a VIN recall check. A model-level list can't tell you whether your car was built in the affected range or has already been repaired. Any MINI dealer can also look up the VIN and do the repair.
Are MINI recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety-recall repairs are done free at franchised MINI dealers, whether or not the warranty has expired and wherever you bought the car. Manufacturers must offer a free remedy for vehicles up to 15 years old at the time the recall is filed, and many still repair older ones.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls database: every campaign for the MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, queried by model year through NHTSA's public recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov).
- Affected-vehicle counts are NHTSA's "potential units affected" for the whole campaign, which can include other models.
- Campaigns filed under a separate NHTSA model name (for example a hybrid or heavy-duty variant) are not included here.
- Data pulled Nov 7, 2026. Problem, risk and fix text is NHTSA's own campaign wording.