Model year guide

2016 Mini clubman

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Mini clubman is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2016 Mini clubman — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Mini clubman at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints18

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2016 Mini clubman recalls 2

Air Bags:side/window NHTSA Campaign #16V553000 · 25/07/2016

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."

Fix: 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].

Trailer Hitches NHTSA Campaign #17E051000 · 17/09/2017

Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.

Fix: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Mini clubman common problems

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

2016 Mini clubman trims & engines on record

Engines
1.5L 3-cyl 134 hp

2016 Mini clubman vehicles on record

2016 Mini clubman 2016 Mini clubmanWMWLN5C55G2B27991

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2016 Mini clubman — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Mini clubman have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mini clubman. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mini clubman?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are exterior lighting, service brakes, engine.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.