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2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

17/100

#6 most-complained of 7 Cooper S Clubman years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman has 1 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #6 highest of 7 Cooper S Clubman model years. The most reported problem area is structure & body (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
27.5
24.5 city / 33 hwy

Top 2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body1 (100%)

2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V283000May 20, 2020Airbags76 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window:curtain

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24.5 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
Combined
27.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,900
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2020 compared with other Cooper S Clubman years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002008200920102011201220202021
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Avoid8312329
2012No verdict332129
2020No verdict171127.5
2021No verdict00126

All MINI Cooper S Clubman years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman ranks #6 of 7 among Cooper S Clubman model years (Complaint Index 17/100). It has 1 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman?
The most reported problem areas are structure & body (1 complaints).
Does the 2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman, most recently reported 2020, covering airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman?
EPA rates the 2020 MINI Cooper S Clubman at 27.5 MPG combined (24.5 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.