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MINI Clubman recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the MINI Clubman, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 4
Total Complaints 87
Years Covered 2012–2022

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the MINI Clubman, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Airbags

2 campaigns · Years: 2016–2017

These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.

Official notices (evidence):

Engine and cooling

1 campaign · Years: 2019

These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the MINI Clubman in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2022 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes.
2019 1 6 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic, Air bags, Engine.
2018 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting:brake lights.
2017 2 20 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Power train, Service brakes.
2016 1 23 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine.
2015 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes.
2014 0 5 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Air bags.
2013 0 16 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Exterior lighting.
2012 0 14 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Engine.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Air bags and Engine and engine cooling

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2019

  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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,

2017

  • Air bags: Side/window: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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
  • Air bags: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (16V914000) →
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    Summary: 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,

2016

  • Air bags: Side/window: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (16V553000) →
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    Summary: 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

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