NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2012–2024

Mini Clubman recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 80 owner complaints for the Mini Clubman, covering model years 2012 to 2024. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (23), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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3 recall campaigns on file
80 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
10 model years with data (2012–2024)

most complaints: 2017 (23 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (22 complaints)
latest recall 18V465000 (reported Jul 11, 2018)

9 complaints reporting a crash (11.3%)
2 complaints reporting a fire (2.5%)
4 complaints reporting an injury (5.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mini Clubman complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 23 of 80, or 28.7%. Next come 2016 (18) and 2013 (13). The fewest are for 2024, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Mini Clubman complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Mini Clubman complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2012	10	0	0	0
2013	13	0	0	0
2014	5	0	0	0
2015	1	1	0	0
2016	18	2	0	0
2017	23	2	1	1
2018	1	0	0	0
2019	6	3	0	2
2022	2	1	0	1
2024	1	0	1	0
All model years	80	9	2	4

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mini Clubman components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 22 complaints (27.5% of all 80), followed by Exterior Lighting (15) and Engine (12).

Components named most often in Mini Clubman complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Mini Clubman complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	22	27.5%
Exterior Lighting	15	18.8%
Engine	12	15.0%
Service Brakes	12	15.0%
Unknown or Other	12	15.0%
Air Bags	9	11.3%
Power Train	8	10.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System	4	5.0%
Tires	2	2.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	1.3%
Seat Belts	1	1.3%
Seats	1	1.3%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1	1.3%
Steering	1	1.3%
Structure	1	1.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mini Clubman recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Clubman, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2016 to 2019. The 2017 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

3 recall campaigns

Mini Clubman recall campaigns covering each model year
2016: 1 campaign	2017: 2 campaigns	2018: no campaigns	2019: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 18V465000
Reported Jul 11, 2018
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Model year 2019
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Consequence:
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 16V914000
Reported Dec 20, 2016
Air Bags
Model year 2017
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 16V553000
Reported Jul 25, 2016
Air Bags › Side/Window
Model years 2016–2017
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."
Consequence:
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mini Clubman questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mini Clubman have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mini Clubman, covering model years 2012 to 2024. The most recent, 18V465000, was reported on July 11, 2018 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”. The 2017 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Mini Clubman model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 23 of the 80 complaints in NHTSA’s file (28.7%). The next are 2016 (18) and 2013 (13). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mini Clubman complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 22 complaints, or 27.5% of all 80. Exterior Lighting (15) and Engine (12) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mini Clubman?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mini dealer.

How many Mini Clubman complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 80 complaints, 9 report a crash, 2 a fire, 4 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Mini models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Mini VIN decoder with every Mini model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Mini Cooper 2001–2026 · 27 recalls · 2,235 complaints
Mini Cooper S 2002–2025 · 23 recalls · 1,781 complaints
Mini Cooper Convertible 2005–2026 · 7 recalls · 173 complaints
Mini Cooper S Convertible 2005–2012 · 4 recalls · 138 complaints
Mini Cooper S Clubman 2008–2021 · 5 recalls · 124 complaints
Mini Cooper Clubman 2008–2014 · 2 recalls · 116 complaints
Mini Cooper Countryman 2011–2013 · 107 complaints
Mini Countryman 2014–2025 · 7 recalls · 103 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.