2017 MINI CLUBMAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
24
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 MINI CLUBMAN
The 2017 MINI CLUBMAN has received a total of 24 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES, AIR BAGS, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (5 complaints), Power Train (5 complaints), and Service Brakes (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 MINI CLUBMAN
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 MINI CLUBMAN, potentially affecting up to 11,482 vehicles.
Recall 17E051000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 166 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V914000 — AIR BAGS
| 3,506 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 16V553000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 7,810 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 MINI CLUBMAN
24 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 MINI CLUBMAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owned a 2017 Mini Clubman. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH the vehicle in the lane ahead lost control and spun sideways into the path of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that his vehicle crashed into the driver's door and slightly behind into the cab of the pick up truck. The contact stated that at the moment of the crash none of his air bags deployed. The contact stated that the seat belts had held him in place in his seat. The contact stated that the police arrived on scene as well as EMS. The contact stated that both he and the driver of the other vehicle were transported by ambulance to the emergency room. The contact had bruises on both shoulders, and had fractured his sternum. Additionally, he had whiplash and had herniated his sternum, pelvis and stomach. The police had written a report but the contact did not have the report number. The contact stated that both vehicles were towed to impound lots. The contact stated that his insurance provider declared his vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,630.
Rear parking brake light in the bumper has caused a short and failed twice, after complete replacement of light assembly.
There is a defect in the vehicle that is associated with a pervasive design flaw, wherein a spring fails in the gearbox, preventing the car from showing as parked.
There is a defect in the vehicle that is associated with a pervasive design flaw, wherein a spring fails in the gearbox, preventing the car from showing as parked.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Mini Clubman. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for servicing, the dealer informed the contact that based on the Carfax history report, there was a mileage discrepancy; however, the contact did not have the Carfax information available. Additionally, the contact stated that an inspection form and a GAP waiver document also showed a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a used car dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 108,396 on August 31, 2023; however, the mileage was 108,640 on the inspection form dated July 1, 2023, and the mileage was 108,990 on the GAP waiver document dated August 31, 2023.
Safety Rating for the 2017 MINI CLUBMAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 MINI CLUBMAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 MINI CLUBMAN
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 MINI CLUBMAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M511616 — STRUCTURE
Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
SIM640122 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mist formation on the windscreen inner surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening several times). The above may occur individually or in combination.
M620318 — EQUIPMENT
BLACK SPOT IN THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY: A small black spot remains on the Central Information Display's (CID) illuminated screen which does not go away after a key cycle or sleep mode. Dead pixels in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) diodes. Each individual light pixel on an LCD screen is...
M840818 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONNECTEDDRIVE/MINI ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
M720120 — SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT WARNING GONG SOUNDS AFTER UNBUCKLING WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. After a vehicle has been programmed to an I-level greater than 19-11-5xx and lower than I-level 20-03-530; the safety belt (aka seat belt) acoustic warning sounds when in Park (engine running) and the safety belt is unbuckled. The chime/gong...
M110120 — EQUIPMENT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED WITH A CRANKSHAFT ADAPTION FAULT: When diagnosing an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a different issue the following fault may also be stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). Fault code Control module Fault code text 213A2B DME Increment wheel adaption faulty This situation...
M120219 — EQUIPMENT
DIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL: In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
M110117 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). In the situation being described the fault is only stored during the cold winter months along with the use of winter fuel.
M650418 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT REPLACEMENT. The airbag indicator light illuminates after replacing the CIS (Capacitive Interior Sensing) mat.
M510218 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SPLIT REAR DOOR ONLY OPENS ON ONE SIDE. When the key button is pressed to open the rear split doors.
Showing 10 of 19 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 MINI CLUBMAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MINI CLUBMAN
- 2012 MINI CLUBMAN — 14 complaints
- 2013 MINI CLUBMAN — 16 complaints
- 2014 MINI CLUBMAN — 5 complaints
- 2015 MINI CLUBMAN — 1 complaint
- 2016 MINI CLUBMAN — 23 complaints
- 2017 MINI CLUBMAN (current)
- 2018 MINI CLUBMAN — 1 complaint
- 2019 MINI CLUBMAN — 7 complaints
- 2022 MINI CLUBMAN — 1 complaint
Other MINI Models
- MINI COOPER — 2,830 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S — 2,176 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE — 212 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE — 180 total complaints
- MINI COOPER CLUBMAN — 171 total complaints
- MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN — 161 total complaints
- MINI COUNTRYMAN — 145 total complaints
- MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN — 119 total complaints