2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Cooper S Clubman?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman recalls

Electric water pump can overheat and cause a fire

Recall 18V248Apr 18, 201847,806 vehicles affected

The electric auxiliary water pump in these vehicles may fail, causing its circuit board to overheat.

Most common 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine2

What owners report

2019-08-09, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING HISSING AND POPPING SOUNDS. AFTERWARDS, THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, A FRACTURED AIR FLOW SENSOR, AND SEVERAL OTHER FAILURES. CENTURY MINI (2930 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607, (800) 430-0508) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A REPAIR COST ESTIMATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. *DT THE FREEZE CA
2018-09-10, Engine
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 55,005 MILES WHILE WE WERE DRIVING. WE TOOK IT TO BE SERVICED AND WERE TOLD THAT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING /THERMOSTAT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THIS CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED. THEY MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PART DATED 8/5/2016 ON THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR, BUT OUR VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. HOW COULD THAT BE? THE CAR IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOMEONE CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS ISSUE.

2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman questions

Does the 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman: Electric water pump can overheat and cause a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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