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2017 MINI Clubman recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 23
Latest campaign: Sep 17, 2017

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	2	Dec 20, 2016	16V914000 16V553000
Trailer hitches	1	Sep 17, 2017	17E051000

Safety recalls3

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
Dec 20, 201616V914000	Air bags If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V914000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. Risk If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 16V914000 · Dec 20, 2016
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

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

Dec 20, 201616V914000

Air bags

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V914000

What's wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V914000 · Dec 20, 2016

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).

Owner complaints by component23

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

23Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	6	26	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	5	22	0	0	0
Service brakes	3	13	1	0	0
Unknown or other	3	13	0	0	0
Electrical system	2	9	0	0	0
Engine	2	9	0	1	0
Air bags	1	4	1	0	1
Visibility	1	4	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	4	0	0	0

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, merged from NHTSA model names Clubman, Clubman ALL4.

Latest reports

Air bags
“The contact owned a 2017 Mini Clubman. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH the vehicle in the lane ahead lost control and spun sideways into the path of the contact's vehicle.”
Filed 12/29/2025 · ODI 11707618
Electrical system
“Rear parking brake light in the bumper has caused a short and failed twice, after complete replacement of light assembly.”
Filed 12/05/2025 · ODI 11703301
Power train
“There is a defect in the vehicle that is associated with a pervasive design flaw, wherein a spring fails in the gearbox, preventing the car from showing as parked.”
Filed 12/05/2025 · ODI 11703302

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2017 MINI Clubman recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 MINI Clubman have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 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 are the 2017 MINI Clubman recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: trailer hitches (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 MINI Clubman?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 23 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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