2012 Mini Clubman: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Clubman years.
57 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 Clubman?The 2012 Mini Clubman has 57 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Mini Clubman vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Clubman years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Clubman?
Across the 13 Clubman model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2020) to 57 (2012). With 57 complaints, the 2012 Clubman sits above the model's median of 18.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Clubman
engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Campaign 18V248000BMW 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.
electrical system
Campaign 23V337000BMW 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
What owners say across generations
\nSentiment is strongly positive among owners, characterized by deep affection for the vehicle's unique character, practicality, and driving enjoyment.
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Other Clubman model years
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