repaired · 2017 Q4
Air bags: side/window
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.
2016 MINI ClubmanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2016 MINI Clubman, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-553 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 MINI Clubman has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Exterior lighting
4Service brakes
4Electrical system
4Engine
2Tires1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Air bags
1Seat belts
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 MINI Clubman recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with MINI.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Clubman year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Clubman median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Clubman owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. POWER AND GROUND ARE TESTED OK. VEHICLE HAS 50,000 MILES AND IS PARKED IN A…
The contact owns a 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the left and right turn signals were inoperable. The contact was made aware by another driver that four out of the five rear brake lights were inoperable. The right and left turn signal…
Own a 2016 Clubman?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.