Model year 2017 · Midsize Cars

2017 MINI Clubman: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 MINI Clubman at 24–28 mpg combined across 10 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 23 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

24–28

NHTSA overall rating

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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.

2017 MINI Clubman recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 MINI Clubman, newest first.

Air bags

NHTSA 16V914000 Reported Dec 20, 2016

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected: 3,506 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Side/window

NHTSA 16V553000 Reported 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].

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 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.

2017 MINI Clubman EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Cooper Clubman	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	25/33/28 mpg	$2,950	317
Cooper Clubman	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	25/34/28 mpg	$2,950	317
Cooper Clubman All4	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/32/26 mpg	$3,150	345
Cooper Clubman All4	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/29/25 mpg	$3,300	353
Cooper S Clubman	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/33/27 mpg	$3,050	329
Cooper S Clubman	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/31/25 mpg	$3,300	349
Cooper S Clubman All4	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/31/26 mpg	$3,150	346
Cooper S Clubman All4	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/30/24 mpg	$3,400	366
John Cooper Works Clubman All4	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/31/26 mpg	$3,150	339
John Cooper Works Clubman All4	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/31/24 mpg	$3,400	367

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.

2017 MINI Clubman crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 MINI Clubman NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Mini Clubman 5 HB FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No
2017 Mini Clubman All4 5 HB AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

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.

2017 MINI Clubman owner complaints

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 MINI Clubman, most recently on Dec 29, 2025. 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 MINI Clubman complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Exterior lighting	5
Power train	5
Service brakes	3
Unknown or other	3
Engine	2
Air bags	1
Electrical system	1
Electrical system: Instrument panel: Speedometer/odometer	1
Fuel/propulsion system	1
Power train: Automatic transmission: Lever and linkage: Floor shift	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other MINI Clubman model years

MINI Clubman by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2024 Clubman	25–29 mpg	0	1	—
2023 Clubman	25–29 mpg	—	—	—
2022 Clubman	26–29 mpg	0	2	—
2021 Clubman	26–29 mpg	—	—	—
2020 Clubman	26–29 mpg	—	—	—
2019 Clubman	24–28 mpg	1	6	—
2018 Clubman	24–28 mpg	0	1	—
2016 Clubman	25–28 mpg	1	18	—

All MINI Clubman years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 MINI models

2017 MINI Cooper 2017 MINI Countryman 2017 MINI John Cooper Works

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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