2012 MINI Clubman Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2012 MINI Clubman, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2012 MINI Clubman. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 MINI Clubman have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 74,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 g”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 22, 2026 · Electrical system
“Passenger side seat airbag sensor not working warning light and massages indicate airbag restraint issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 24, 2025 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 MINI Clubman (Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman, John Cooper Works Clubman). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28–30 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 25–27 / 32–34 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare MINI Clubman model years
Recall and complaint counts for every MINI Clubman model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 MINI Clubman | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 MINI Clubman | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 MINI Clubman | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 MINI Clubman | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 MINI Clubman | 1 | 18 |
| 2017 MINI Clubman | 2 | 23 |
| 2018 MINI Clubman | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 MINI Clubman | 1 | 6 |
| 2022 MINI Clubman | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 MINI Clubman | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2012 MINI Clubman
How do I know if my 2012 MINI Clubman has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised MINI dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other MINI models
- Cooper2,235 complaints
- Cooper S1,782 complaints
- Cooper Convertible173 complaints
- Cooper S Convertible138 complaints
- Cooper Clubman116 complaints
- Cooper Countryman107 complaints
- Countryman104 complaints
- Cooper S Clubman90 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.