Model year
2012 MINI Clubman
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 10 complaints for the 2012 MINI Clubman (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 3 recalls and 2 complaints under COOPER CLUBMAN, COOPER S CLUBMAN, and JCW CLUBMAN. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7), AIR BAGS (2), ENGINE (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 28–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,750–$2,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2008 72 complaints
- 2009 94 complaints
- 2010 42 complaints
- 2011 31 complaints
- 2012 10 complaints
- 2013 13 complaints
- 2014 5 complaints
- 2016 18 complaints
- 2017 23 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2019 6 complaints
- 2020 1 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
- 2022 2 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
10 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| COOPER CLUBMAN | 1 | 0 |
| COOPER S CLUBMAN | 1 | 2 |
| JCW CLUBMAN | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman SW FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman S SW FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2012 Mini Jcw Clubman SW FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Clubman · 1.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| Cooper Clubman · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| Cooper S Clubman · 1.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| Cooper S Clubman · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| John Cooper Works Clubman · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 MINI Clubman at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.