2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (4) · Electrical System (3) · Power Train (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2018-04-18 · campaign 18V248000 · 47,806 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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 recommen
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2012-01-11 · campaign 12V008000 · 90,368 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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.
Service bulletins (104)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-04-30 · M610226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a 12-volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programming procedure- the mini footwell module (frm) may become unresponsive. as a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system-related issues may occur: headlights including the high bea
Structure 2024-01-19 · M640116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
Electrical System 2023-10-25 · M610607 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mini electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. as a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. for this rea
Wheels 2021-12-01 · M360119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new rdc wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation mini models. the new wheel electronics are identified as huf generation 5. these new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when depressurized (0 psi) for more than 2 minutes.
Seats 2020-08-01 · M011116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
oc3 seat occupancy mat - limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles: component-specific limited warranty extension for the above-referenced vehicles, mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc (mini usa) is extending the limited warranty for the front passenger's oc3 seat occupancy
Fuel System, Gasoline 2020-01-01 · M010419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n14 high-pressure fuel pump (hdp) service benefit class vehicles: the mini vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of power while driving and the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated along with high-pressure fuel pumprelated
Showing the 6 most recent of 104 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-10-21 · Electrical System:body Control Module/Bcm · 127,000 mi“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 abnor…”
2024-03-27 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2010 mini cooper clubman s. 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 made aware of the issue and…”
2023-08-28 · Electrical System · 110,000 mi“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 no…”
2019-09-17 · Engine · 47,812 mi“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 failur…”
2016-07-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 88,400 mi“the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failed at 88400 miles and i had to pay over $1300 to have it replaced. mini cooper issued an extended warranty on select 2007-2009 models to replace the hpfp at no charge because of this hpfp problem in so many of their vehicles with the r14 engine. our vehicle was manufactured in september of 2009. mini cooper i…”
2016-05-14 · Engine“timing chain tensioner makes very loud rattle when engine is cold. requires replacement. cost $1500. known issue by mini but they are unwilling to repair or recall…”
2015-10-07 · Engine · 23,000 mi“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 an…”
2014-12-07 · Unknown Or Other · 34,630 mi“rattling sound during start up and early in in driving sequences, that comes along with a loss of powere or acceleration. the rattling sound can be heard from the upper right side of the engine (passenger side) . *tr…”
2014-07-27 · Engine · 45,000 mi“cold start knocking noise, after driving out my lot the engine will suddenly turn off and have to start up again. rattling sound continues.... *js…”
2014-06-19 · Power Train“2010 mini clubman s timing chain broke. slowed with no power acceleration. then nothing. instantly shattered into pieces. (produced "death rattle" and and then shattered.) *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.