Most common 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman problems
Share of the 13 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mini Cooper S Clubman complaints by model year
Best Cooper S Clubman years: 2011. Years to avoid: 2009. Compare all years →
2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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…
Remedy: 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.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
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,…
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman:
Engine compartment fire
In a January 10, 2012 letter to NHTSA, BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the electric auxiliary water pump in approximately 88,911 model year (MY) 2007-2011 Mini Cooper vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2006 through January 18, 2011 (Recall 12V-008).According to BMW, the auxiliary water pump on vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder turbocharged…
What 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut off while driving at various speeds without warning. The contact had to wait for several minutes after the failure before restarting the vehicle and resuming normal operation. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle with white smoke coming from the engine. The contact pulled over and discovered that the plastic on the Body Control Module (BCM) had caused the engine to smoke. The contact also discovered that the ticking noise was coming from the fuel pump relay located inside the BCM. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the BCM was replaced. Despite the repair, the contact stated that multiple electrical features had failure in operating as needed. …
The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact stated that when the front driver's side door was opened, the contact smelled an odor of smoke and notice that underneath the steering wheel was burned. 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 manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Engine & cooling
The vehicle is a 2010 and was purchased new. In 2012 the vehicle was brought in to the dealer because it idled and ran rough. The dealer repaired and/or replaced the timing chain. It had approximately 10,000 miles on it. In September 2015 the vehicle was again brought in to the dealer because it idled and ran rough. The dealer again repaired and/or replaced the timing chain. The vehicle has approximately 23,000 miles on it. As of today, 10/07/15, this vehicle is leaking oil and the dealer will need to be contacted for repairs. I have all service receipts for review.
6/21/2018, my 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman s developed serious defects. I drove my car on the leftmost lane of three-lane boston turnpike. Close to a traffic light, I braked to decelerate vehicle but the engine suddenly died without warning, while car was in motion. Both battery and starter worked. I tried multiple times to restart the engine in failure. I blocked traffic during rush-hour. Several cars took across road curb and passed to my left. It made me and my son in dangerous situations. Until a truck driver came to help me to push my car off road. After diagnosis and analysis in local auto shop, mechanic found out the vehicle computer engine control module (ECM) was faulty, not supplying power to the ignition coils. I was charged $2298.13 to replace defective ECM and $150 for the towing service. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman a good car?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Cooper S Clubman rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Cooper S Clubman at the same age. 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 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman?
The electrical system — 5 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body control module/bcm. Next are the engine & cooling (5) and transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many recalls does the 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman, the most recent from April 18, 2018 (engine). 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 S Clubman?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2009. See the full Mini Cooper S Clubman years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 55,000 miles; 44% 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.