2016 MINI Clubman Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2016 MINI Clubman has 18 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 78, and 1 recall, ranking 3rd-worst of 10 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Electrical system problems make up 39% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 78/100
- #3 of 10 Clubman years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 18
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2016 MINI Clubman problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (39%)
- Brakes4 (22%)
- Engine4 (22%)
- Other3 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (11%)
- Airbags1 (6%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
- Seat Belts1 (6%)
- Structure & Body1 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Head unit and infotainment display goes blank or shows "No Signal," disabling the backup camera, tire pressure readout, and Bluetooth.
- Turn signals and multiple rear brake lights stop working at the same time, sometimes triggering dashboard warning lights.
- Rear-bumper brake lights fail to illuminate under braking.
- Barn-style tailgate doors swing open on their own while driving, including at freeway speed, sometimes triggered by an accidental remote press.
- Engine stutters and requires multiple restart attempts at the gas pump, alongside a message to check the fuel system.
2016 MINI Clubman recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V553000Jul 25, 2016Airbags7,810 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
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 [email protected].
2016 compared with other Clubman years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 MINI Clubman reliable?
- Compared to other Clubman model years, the 2016 ranks 3rd-worst out of 10 years with a complaint index of 78 and is rated Avoid based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 MINI Clubman?
- Electrical system issues account for 39% of complaints, followed by brakes and engine problems, each at 22%, according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2016 MINI Clubman have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 16V553000) for side curtain airbags on the front seat that may deploy improperly; BMW modified the airbag covers as the remedy.
- At what mileage do 2016 MINI Clubman problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for this model year overall is 8,950 miles, though electrical and brake complaints show a median mileage of 75,000 miles.