2017 MINI Clubman: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 MINI Clubman: 2 recalls, 23 owner complaints.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V553000 · 2016 · 7,810 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V914000 · 2016 · 3,506 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that May fail to ignite during a crash.
Why it matters: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Trailer hitch Equipment recall #17E051000 · 2017 · 166 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (6): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (3), warning light on (2).
- Exterior lights (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2017 MINI Clubman has 23 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 10 Clubman model years for complaints (2.9× the average Clubman year). Complaints peaked in 2024 (6 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 55,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (18 complaints, 1 recalls), 2018 (1 complaints, 0 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2017 MINI Clubman have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2017 MINI Clubman, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 MINI Clubman problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (6), exterior lights (5), brakes (3).
Where can I get a 2017 MINI Clubman repair manual?
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