This page covers 2 recalls and 17 owner complaints for the 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Electrical system complaints dominate what owners report for the 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman. The most common pattern involves the footwell control module failing, which owners describe as taking out multiple systems at once, turn signals, brake lights, headlights, and window motors all going inoperative together. Several owners report the instrument panel cluster going dark and headlights flickering while driving. Airbags account for the next largest group of complaints, though the narratives don't describe a single consistent symptom pattern across those reports. Exterior lighting complaints largely overlap with the electrical issues, loss of brake lights and turn signals appears in multiple reports as a standalone concern. Parts availability comes up repeatedly as a frustration, with some owners describing extended periods unable to drive the vehicle while waiting on the footwell control module to become available for replacement.
17
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman has two recalls, the more serious being an electrical short-circuit that can start a fire, affecting vehicles registered in certain cold-weather and northern states.
The second recall is a compliance issue limited to vehicles built between February and May of 2011: these cars were fitted with a European-spec instrument cluster that displays a brake warning symbol that does not meet US requirements. Specifically, if the anti-lock brake system develops a fault, only the outer ring of the warning symbol lights up rather than the full ABS indicator, which may leave a driver unaware that their anti-lock brakes are not functioning.
At a glance
What can fail
The electronic control module in the driver's footwell may short-circuit due to water and road salt corrosion in certain climates.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect sunroof drains, the footwell area, and the FRM module, then replace affected components as needed.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tachometer uses brake-system warning symbols that don't meet U.S. safety standards for controls and displays.
What the fix does
The tachometer has been repaired at dealerships to meet U.S. safety requirements.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
