YearToAvoid

2017 MINI Clubman Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

89/100

#2 most-complained of 10 Clubman years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 MINI Clubman has 23 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 89 out of 100 — #2 highest of 10 Clubman model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 30% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.

Complaints
23
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2017 MINI Clubman problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System7 (30%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain6 (26%)
  3. Brakes3 (13%)
  4. Other3 (13%)
  5. Engine2 (9%)
  6. Airbags1 (4%)
  7. Fuel System1 (4%)
  8. HVAC1 (4%)
2017 MINI Clubman complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2016Jul 2020Jul 2022Feb 2023Mar 2024Dec 2024Aug 2025
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Dec 2025; peak Dec 2025 (4).

2017 MINI Clubman recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 16V914000Dec 20, 2016Airbags3,506 vehicles

    Air bags

    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.

  2. 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].

2017 compared with other Clubman years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002012201320142015201620172018201920222024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015No verdict1110—
2016Avoid78181—
2017Avoid89232—
2018No verdict010—
2019Avoid10061—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 MINI Clubman a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 MINI Clubman ranks #2 of 10 among Clubman model years (Complaint Index 89/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 23 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 MINI Clubman?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (7 complaints), transmission & powertrain (6 complaints), and brakes (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 55,500 miles.
Does the 2017 MINI Clubman have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 MINI Clubman, most recently reported 2016, covering airbags.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.