MINI Clubman, representative photo
Representative 2017 model. Photo: Navigator84, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2016 MINI Clubman recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
18
Latest campaign
Sep 17, 2017

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Trailer hitches1Sep 17, 2017
Air bags1Jul 25, 2016

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 17, 2017Latest campaign
Sep 17, 201717E051000

Trailer hitches

If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17E051000
What's wrong
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Risk
If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
Campaign
NHTSA 17E051000 · Sep 17, 2017
Jul 25, 201616V553000

Air bags: side/window

If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V553000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk
If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V553000 · Jul 25, 2016
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component18

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
18Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Exterior lighting422000
Service brakes422000
Engine422000
Electrical system422000
Unknown or other317000
Tires211100
Seat belts16000
Power train16000
Fuel/propulsion system16000
Structure16000
Air bags16100

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Exterior lighting

    “Rear bumper brake & tail lights operate intermittently. Uninstalling and reinstalling bumper light assembly and bulbs may temporarily solve the issue. Light assembly is undamaged and wiring harness connector is clean.”

    Filed 04/12/2026 · ODI 11730718
  • Engine

    “I have 2016 Mini Clubman S with 109,000 miles on it , I got a check engine light with a Code U019D. I went to dealer to check and was told the radiator would need to be replaced at a cost of $ 3,700 dollars.”

    Filed 04/02/2026 · ODI 11728925
  • Tires

    “I purchased a Septor 4xs tire from Walmart in cypress Texas, I had a tire blowout 1 hour later at a high rate of speed.”

    Filed 11/07/2025 · ODI 11698139

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2016 MINI Clubman recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 MINI Clubman have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 MINI Clubman. The most recent, 17E051000 (reported September 17, 2017), concerns trailer hitches. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 MINI Clubman?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 MINI Clubman?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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