Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Mini Clubman. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Side Air Bag may Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (18)
18 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 22.2% |
| Engine | 4 | 22.2% |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 22.2% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 22.2% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 16.7% |
| Tires | 2 | 11.1% |
| Air bags | 1 | 5.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 5.6% |
| Power train | 1 | 5.6% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 5.6% |
How 2016 compares with other Clubman years
Best and worst Clubman years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 | 2 |
| 2013 | 16 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 | 23 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2016 Mini Clubman FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Mini Clubman have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 16V553000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Mini Clubman problems?
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (4), Engine (4), Exterior lighting (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2016 Clubman compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2020 Mini Clubman model years at least five years old, the 2015 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2017 the most (23). The 2016 drew 18. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.