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2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#7 most-complained of 7 Cooper S Clubman years

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

The 2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman has 0 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #7 highest of 7 Cooper S Clubman model years.

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26
23 city / 32 hwy

Top 2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman problems

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

No component data.

2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V554000Jul 21, 2021Seat Belts21,537 vehicles

    Seat belts

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).

2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,050
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.

2021 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
2012No verdict332129
2020No verdict171127.5
2021No verdict00126

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman ranks #7 of 7 among Cooper S Clubman model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 0 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
Does the 2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman, most recently reported 2021, covering seat belts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman?
EPA rates the 2021 MINI Cooper S Clubman at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 32 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050. 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.