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2016 MINI Clubman Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2016 MINI Clubman, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
18
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
25–28
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2016 MINI Clubman

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Air bags: side/window

    NHTSA 16V553000 Reported 7,810 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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…

    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…

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2016 MINI Clubman have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 34,868 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 4 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 co”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 12, 2026 · Service brakes

“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 d”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 2, 2026 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2016 MINI Clubman (Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined25–28 mpg
City / Highway22–25 / 31–34
FuelPremium
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine3/4 cyl, 1.5/2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6); Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd

Compare MINI Clubman model years

Recall and complaint counts for every MINI Clubman model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2012 MINI Clubman010
2013 MINI Clubman013
2014 MINI Clubman05
2015 MINI Clubman01
2016 MINI Clubman118
2017 MINI Clubman223
2018 MINI Clubman01
2019 MINI Clubman16
2022 MINI Clubman02
2024 MINI Clubman01

Checking a specific 2016 MINI Clubman

How do I know if my 2016 MINI Clubman has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 MINI Clubman; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised MINI dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V553000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other MINI models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.