2020 Mini Cooper S Clubman problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:side/Window:curtain 2020-05-20 · campaign 20V283000 · 76 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
Risk: If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Service bulletins (7)
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.
Suspension 2024-03-04 · M310424 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer cv boots.
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
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2022-11-01 · M610820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.
Structure 2022-11-01 · M540122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break, upon removal and or during installation.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-11-01 · M220122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn.
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-07-30 · Latches/Locks/Linkages“the contact owns a 2020 mini cooper s clubman. the contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and exiting the vehicle, the driver's side door closed, and then bounced back open. after, the contact became aware that the door latches had failed to keep the door securely closed for the driver’s and passenger’s side doors. the door-ajar warni…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.