Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2016 MINI Clubman, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Exterior lighting4
- Service brakes4
- Engine4
- Electrical system4
- Unknown or other3
- Tires2
- Structure1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Power train1
- Seat belts1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2016 MINI Clubman failed the safety check 1.72% of the time — 13% less often than the average 2016 passenger car (1.97%). Median odometer at inspection: 64,512 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2016
34,477 new MINI Clubman cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2016; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (9,455), Germany (7,236), Italy (5,313).
- Average mass
- 1,421 kg
- Average power
- 110 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 50% · Diesel 50%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2016 MINI Clubman cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 petrol (100 kW, 134 hp), 2.0 petrol (141 kW, 189 hp) and 1.5 petrol (75 kW, 101 hp), out of 6 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 100 kW 134 hp | 1,216 |
| 2.0 petrol | 141 kW 189 hp | 576 |
| 1.5 petrol | 75 kW 101 hp | 372 |
| 1.5 diesel | 85 kW 114 hp | 78 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 49 |
| 2.0 diesel | 140 kW 188 hp | 31 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
2,337 first registered in 2016 are on Dutch roads; 41% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €36,615.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde1,259
- Band onvoldoende profiel652
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld539
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm350
- Band beschadigd341
- Remlicht werkt niet (goed)236
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht192
- Achterlicht werkt niet (goed)179
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
8,540 cars built in 2016 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 75 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 9,039 of these cars first registered in 2016 took their annual MOT test. 82% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2016 the figure was 79%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.9% | 6.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| Suspension | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Visibility | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Brakes | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.7% | 1.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
65 of these cars first registered in 2016 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 148,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
99 2016 cars are on the New Zealand register; 7% arrived as used imports, 92% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2016 MINI Clubman.
| 2024544 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2019276 7 Jun 2019 | Seats And Restraints Issue: A problem with the driver’s seat belt could cause it not to lock-up as designed during braking or in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that does n… |
| 2017189 31 Mar 2017 | Lights And Instruments Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The bumper embedded rear inner brake light… |
| 2016369 21 Jul 2016 | Airbag On certain vehicles, the fabric cover of the side curtain airbags may not have been pre-perforated correctly. This could prevent the airbag from deploying as in… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What MINI told its dealers about the 2016 MINI Clubman: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11006765 | For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicles Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicles original in-service date, When a gearshift lug repair kit (item # 2) installation procedure is required to be performed to address a displayed Check Control message (CCM) that states: "P not engaged - secure vehicle with parking brake against rolling away." |
| 10249431 | Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet. |
| 10245428 | Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille. |
| 10244507 | MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. For this reason, a battery replacement will permanently eliminate the problem only in the rarest of cases. The energy diagnosis test module helps to localize these causes. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints. Without performing the energy |
| 10216790 | Comfort Access Restricted Check Control Message is Displayed |
| 10216789 | HISSING NOISE FROM SPEAKERS WHEN RADIO VOLUME IS TURNED DOWN. SOFTWARE IN HK HIFI AMPLIFIER. |
| 10216788 | SPORADIC FAILURE OF DIFFERENT AUDIO CHANNELS. INTERMITTENTLY, DIFFERENT SPEAKERS MAY BE INOOPERATIVE DURING AN ENTIRE DRIVE CYCLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE ENTERS SLEEP MODE AND THE VEHICLE IS RESTARTED. |
| 10216786 | NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception |
| 10216785 | False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm Sysstem - NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for improved satelite radio reception. |
| 10216784 | XM Satellite Radio Recekption - Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS |
| 10216783 | Air Conditioning Regrigerant R1234yf Introduction |
| 10216780 | Water Ingress In Footwell Area From A?C Condensate Drain |
| 10216779 | SERVICE ACTION: CBS INCORRECT AFTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT - The Clock in the Instrument Cluster Loses time. |
| 10216775 | Rear door is difficult to open and the cover strip may have come off due to cold temperatures. |
| 10216774 | A check control message states tire pressure monitor (RDCi) has failed. Hardware failure in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna) |
| 10216772 | Cracking noise coming from the area of the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, railroad crossings and speed bumps |
| 10216709 | MINI crankshaft guide bearing service action (update 2) |
| 10216708 | Mini parts logistics TEC 26 turbo charger return |
| 10216707 | Mini parts logistics TEC 25 wishbone return |
| 10215022 | MINI Engine oil: repair order invoicing procedure - For covered repairs, effective with repair/claim dates on or after August 1, 2017 Warranties will only reimburse in exact quantities - the 1/10 liter "billing part numbers" for the applicable bulk engine oil (tanker or drum) that is needed after the completion of an engine repair (partial or full) or when an "Engine oil" maintenance service task is performed. |
| 10153782 | ENGINE STALLS AFTER STARTING OR WILL NOT START. The engine stalls right after starting (when stationary). |
| 10146924 | "ENGINE POWER REDUCTION WITH "CLUTCH DAMAGED"" FAULTS STORED This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M12 06 15 dated July 2015. A drivetrain malfunction check control message is displayed, prompting the customer to contact the dealer for a service visit. F54, F55, F56, F57Target Integration level: F056-16-11-501 or higherThe vehicle drives normally, but fault(s) for a damaged clutch are stored in the DME. ? 1D3101 - Clutch: Damaged, transmittable torque too low ? 1D3201 - Clutch: Severely damaged, transmittable torque too low CAUSE 1. The DME software diagnostic for detecting excessive |
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