Most common 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman problems
Share of the 18 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mini Cooper Clubman complaints by model year
Best Cooper Clubman years: 2011, 2010. Years to avoid: 2009, 2008. Compare all years →
2011 Mini Cooper Clubman recalls (2)
Electrical system
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,…
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.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
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.
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.
What 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical failures. Several unknown warning lights blinked upon starting the vehicle, the parking lights failed, and the power windows failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the electrical failures were due to water leak in the front driver's side footwell and on the left side of the driver's seat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System); however, the manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
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.
Air bags
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.
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.
Lights
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman a good car?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Cooper Clubman rates better than average: 57% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Cooper Clubman at the same age. It is one of the best Cooper Clubman years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman?
The electrical system — 11 complaints, 61% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (6) and lights (3).
How many recalls does the 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman, the most recent from May 11, 2023 (electrical system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mini Cooper Clubman?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2009 and 2008. See the full Mini Cooper Clubman years comparison.
At what mileage do 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 47,000 miles; 55% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.