2016 MINI Clubman Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 22%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 MINI Clubman, 22% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This vehicle has the same environmental air catalyst sensor as in the recall SIM 01 05 20 from the NTHSA however the engine number is different and isn't therefore covered. The failure started about 3 months ago and I've been back and forth with Mini about it. The vehicle has <75k miles. It's available to be inspected. It has been confirmed by a dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11552704, filed 2023-10“The contact owns a 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the left and right turn signals were inoperable. The contact was made aware by another driver that four out of the five rear brake lights were inoperable. The right and left turn signal malfunction and the rear brake light warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the place of residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11628285, filed 2024-12, 110,000 miles“My vehicle has this known problem by BMW and is not covered. Should be recalled! SIM 13 01 19 LIN BUS COMMUNICATION FAULT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AIR CATALYST (EAC) SENSOR FC1B8302 The chemical composition of the fan shroud contaminates the EAC sensor. There is a loss of LIN-Bus communication (signal) from the EAC Sensor that is permanently mounted on the engine radiator due to corrosion that develops over time. CORRECTION Replace the radiator with EAC sensor and, if necessary, replace the fan shroud.”
NHTSA complaint #11542884, filed 2023-09“1. 2016 Mini Cooper S Clubman's Head Unit is inoperable which provides vehicle information such as, Backup Camera, Oil Pressure, Tire Pressure, Maintenance Schedule(s), Hands-Free (Bluetooth) connection, Emergency Call Roadside Assistance, Brake Pads early warning due to brake pad sensors, and vehicle setting are displaying No Signal , therefore making it virtually impossible to know the status of the vehicle when operating the vehicle. 2. The Emergency Brake (Finger Press UP to Lock and Down to Release . …”
NHTSA complaint #11454288, filed 2022-02Related service bulletins
- 10244507Oct 25, 2023MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems…
- 10216790Mar 1, 2016Comfort Access Restricted Check Control Message is Displayed
- 10216789Mar 1, 2016Hissing noise from speakers when radio volume is turned down. Software in hk hifi amplifier.
- 10216788Mar 1, 2016Sporadic failure of different audio channels. Intermittently, different speakers may be inooperative during an entire drive cycle until the vehicle enters sleep mode and the…
- 10216786Mar 1, 2016NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for Improved Satellite Radio Reception
- 10216785Feb 1, 2016False Alarms of the Anti-Theft Alarm Sysstem - NBT and Entry Head Unit Software Update for improved satelite radio reception.
- 10216784Feb 1, 2016XM Satellite Radio Recekption - Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS
- 10216779Jan 1, 2016SERVICE ACTION: CBS INCORRECT AFTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT - The Clock in the Instrument Cluster Loses time.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 MINI Clubman
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 MINI Clubman
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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