2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman recalls and problems

The 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman has 2 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any MINI dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman recalls

Recall 18V-248: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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 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.

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 recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

Recall 12V-008: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Jan 11, 2012 · 90,368 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: 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.

2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	5
Engine	5
Power Train	2
Unknown or Other	2
Air Bags	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Body Control Module/Bcm — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 55,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 127,000 miles · reported Oct 21, 2024

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 abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle with white smoke coming from the engine. The contact pulled over and discovered that the plastic on the Body Control Module (BCM) had caused the engine to smoke. The contact also discovered that the ticking…

Electrical System · reported Mar 27, 2024

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 confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Electrical System · at 110,000 miles · reported Aug 28, 2023

The contact owns a 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact stated that when the front driverâs 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 not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.…

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 47,812 miles · reported Sep 17, 2019

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 failure. I blocked traffic during rush-hour. Several cars took across road curb and passed to my left. It made me and my son in dangerous situations. Until a truck driver came to help me to push my car off road. After diagnosis and analysis in local auto…

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 88,400 miles · reported Jul 20, 2016

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 is saying that our vehicle is not covered by their warranty. I believe this fuel pump was one of the faulty units that prompted the requirement and application of the warranty extension and that mini should reimburse us for the total cost of…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman: 18V-248 (engine and engine cooling), 12V-008 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (5 reports), followed by engine (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 55,000 miles.

Are MINI recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized MINI dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.