Recall 11V299 covers 75 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman vehicles with noncompliant ABS warning symbols. Repairs are complete at franchised MINI dealers.
MINI is recalling 75 2011 Cooper S Clubman and Cooper Clubman vehicles because they have a European specification tachometer with brake-system symbols that do not meet U.S. display rules. If the ABS has a problem, the warning display can show only the outer circle instead of the ABS letters, leaving the driver unaware of the fault; the MINI dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The instrument cluster on the 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman and Cooper Clubman is the dashboard panel that shows key driver information. In this recall, the concern is the tachometer, the gauge that shows engine speed, because it also contains brake-system telltales, the warning symbols that tell the driver when a brake-related condition needs attention.
Affected vehicles were built with a European-specification tachometer instead of the U.S.-required version. The brake-system symbols on that tachometer do not match U.S. controls-and-displays requirements, so the car can present brake information in a format a U.S. driver or service desk is not expecting. The issue is the display hardware and symbols, not a stated brake hydraulic or mechanical defect.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is present in the instrument panel from the time the affected tachometer is installed, so an owner would notice it only by comparing the brake warning symbols with the required U.S. display format or during dealer inspection.
Who's affected?
Covers both Clubman trims from the 2011 model year, tied to the same instrument panel component.
| 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 75 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific wagon is included.
What's the safety risk?
If an ABS system problem occurs, the warning symbol lights only its outer circle and does not show the ABS letters. That can leave the driver unaware of the ABS problem and increase the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, contact a franchised MINI dealer for recall status. Repair will be free at any franchised MINI dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman or Cooper Clubman is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised MINI dealer if your VIN still shows an open recall, and ask them to verify the instrument-cluster repair status.
- Ask the dealer to confirm the tachometer display correction that fixes the ABS warning-symbol issue.
- Reference recall number 11V299 when you call or visit the dealer.
- Call MINI customer service at 1-800-525-7417 with questions about this recall.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a MINI technician addressed the European specification tachometer by correcting the brake system telltales and symbols that did not meet U.S. display requirements. The campaign file says all affected 2011 Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman vehicles have already been repaired at dealerships, so no owner notification letter was issued for campaign 11V299. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If your VIN still shows an open recall, call a MINI dealer and ask the service desk to confirm the repair record.
Timeline
| May 25, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 30, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V299?
Recall 11V299 covers 75 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman and Cooper Clubman vehicles with a European-specification tachometer. The brake-system telltales do not meet U.S. display requirements, so an ABS problem can be harder for the driver to recognize.
What should I do if my 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman or Cooper Clubman is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Clubman is included in recall 11V299. If it is, contact a franchised MINI dealer and ask the service desk to confirm the instrument-cluster repair is complete. Reference recall number 11V299 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost to the owner. MINI's filing says affected vehicles were repaired at dealerships, so a dealer can confirm whether the tachometer and warning-display correction has already been completed on your VIN.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that an ABS system problem is not fully shown to the driver. The outer circle of the brake-system symbol illuminates, but the ABS letters do not. That can leave the driver unaware of an ABS problem and increase crash risk.
What if I bought this MINI Clubman used?
The recall follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN even if you never received a letter, then ask a franchised MINI dealer to confirm the recall status. The dealer can verify whether recall 11V299 was already completed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V299000 |
|---|---|
| MINI customer service | 1-800-525-7417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V299 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V299000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →