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2020 Mini Cooper S Clubman problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2020 Mini Cooper S Clubman — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

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Fires reported

0

Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Cooper S Clubman years?

Cooper S Clubman NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted64 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 13 complaints2009: 64 complaints2010: 17 complaints2011: 23 complaints2012: 2 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 0 complaints
Cooper S Clubman NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Mini Cooper S Clubman problems?

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Latches & Locks1100%

Does the 2020 Mini Cooper S Clubman have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V283000AirbagsMay 20, 2020 · 76 units

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.

Consequence

If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · July 30, 2024

2020 Mini Cooper S Clubman — common questions

Is the 2020 Mini Cooper S Clubman reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Mini Cooper S Clubman have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 Mini Cooper S Clubman. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mini Cooper S Clubman years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Cooper S Clubman years to avoid are 2009. The cleanest record among Cooper S Clubman years belongs to 2021.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.