2016 MINI Clubman: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2016 MINI Clubman at 25–28 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 18 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
25–28
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a MINI dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2016 MINI Clubman recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 MINI Clubman, newest first.
Air bags: Side/window
NHTSA 16V553000Reported Jul 25, 2016
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
7,810 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
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 [email protected].
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2016 MINI Clubman fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2016 MINI Clubman crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 MINI Clubman (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2016 MINI Clubman owner complaints
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 MINI Clubman, most recently on Apr 12, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2016 MINI Clubman complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
4
Engine
4
Exterior lighting
4
Service brakes
4
Unknown or other
3
Tires
2
Air bags
1
Fuel/propulsion system
1
Power train
1
Seat belts
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
