2013 Mini Clubman problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (4) · Service Brakes (2) · Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (100)
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 2026-05-06 · M010616 · Warranty Program/Extension
the footwell module (frm) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
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
Electrical System 2025-03-18 · M010616 · Warranty Program/Extension
the footwell module (frm) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Structure:body 2025-02-21 · M010616 · Warranty Program/Extension
the footwell module (frm) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Electrical System 2024-02-01 · M610124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers with a genuine mini ã¢ââclick and drive systemã¢ââ (c&d) accessory installed may complain of steering system check control messages (ccm) and reduced steering functionality. the concern starts after a software update to 4.28.1.x (21-03-500) or greater, and the issue can be duplicate
Structure 2024-01-19 · M640116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
Showing the 6 most recent of 100 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-24 · Service Brakes“vehicle: mini cooper clubman (model r55) vin: [xxx] recall: nhtsa 23v-337 dealer: flow mini of raleigh, nc 1. component failed: the junction box electronics (jbe) failed due to moisture/water intrusion, producing electrical fault codes across all core systems including airbags, brakes, and a jbe communication fault. the vehicle is located at flow…”
2025-06-02 · Air Bags“the 'passenger air bag off' alert recurs without apparent cause, suggesting a system malfunction. i took my vehicle to a mini dealership for evaluation, only to be informed that this is a known issue requiring replacement of the entire system at a cost of $1,800 + tax. online research reveals that many mini owners with similar models face this safe…”
2025-05-20 · Unknown Or Other“footwell module failure. no longer have turn signals, brake lights, power windows, dash lights, etc. when it rains, all warning lights go off and on continuously until it dries out. …”
2025-05-14 · Electrical System · 134,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 mini cooper clubman. the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were occasionally remain illuminated while it was raining and while the vehicle was being washed, simultaneously causing the brake lights, turn signals, power windows, and other electrical components to malfunction. the local dealer was contacted; ho…”
2024-09-16 · Exterior Lighting“car is not starting when sitting over night or parked at a lot. windows will not roll down. blinkers will not work. difficulty when transporting my special needs child places as it is difficulty when car will not function as it should. near accidents have almost occurred due to blinkers not working. i have been told by two different mechanics…”
2024-07-02 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2013 mini cooper clubman. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufactu…”
2024-04-17 · Electrical System · 130,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 mini cooper clubman. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlight failed to illuminate and the turn signals failed to engage. additionally, the contact stated that the interior lights failed to turn off causing the battery to drain. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it wa…”
2024-03-13 · Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights · 52,747 mi“the contact owns a 2013 mini cooper clubman. the contact stated that the driver’s side backup light was inoperable. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test and stated there was a failure with the driver’s side backup light, and a defective footwell module. the vehicle was not repai…”
2024-01-05 · Unknown Or Other“unknown i was informed in july about the recall for my vehicle for the footwell control module. i have since taken my car in twice, the most being december 22, and they informed me that the fix for the recap was still not available. the recall was initially issued in may of last year, so it has been almost 8 months without being able to resolve th…”
2020-10-10 · Engine · 77,000 mi“please refer to uploaded document…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.