2017 MINI Clubman Problems
- Complaints
- 23filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 MINI Clubman (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2017 MINI Clubman. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (26% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (5) and brakes (3). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 139 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Exterior lighting5 22%
- Brakes3 13%
- Other or unknown3 13%
- Electrical system2 8.7%
- Engine2 8.7%
- Air bags1 4.3%
- Fuel system1 4.3%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “The car has a warning light secure car against rolling at first I thought it was a reminder to set the parking brake. The next warning light was service required - I just bought this 2017 Mini Clubman two weeks ago so I took it to the mini dealer service center. The motor mount, gear shifter, brakes were all affected and need replacing. When I looked up the warning light online - there are literally forums where this specific warning is discussed. I feel this should be an active recall item for Mini Coopers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11459544, filed 2022-04Exterior lighting: “I have a melted socket and exposed wire for my right headlight bulb (high/low beam malfunction error). The whole headlight is cloudy which I assume is from when the socket melted/burned up. I have no functioning headlight on the right side, though the turn signal still works. I disconnected the bulb from the socket so that it doesn't keep burning. There are no issues with the left headlight. But I did have the right brake light go out last may (may 2019). Mini replaced the brake light assembly for a melted light socket, so this is the second melted socket on this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322369, filed 2020-04, 63,000 milesBrakes: “I dont own a 2017 Mini Clubman, but was driving behind one on the interstate. I ended up almost rear ending the Clubman when traffic came to a sudden stop because the brake lights are the small lights on the bumper that can be easily confused as rear fog lights/reflectors instead of the big red lights on the rear doors. Thankfully nothing happened as the forward collision systems in my vehicle kicked in and prevented the crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10894128, filed 2016-08Other or unknown: “Today I started my 2017 Mini Clubman and received a message about a transmission problem. The message showed a car icon and arrows at either end of the car pointed out. The message advised me to secure the car to prevent rolling. I confirmed that the parking brake was not inadvertently triggered and also confirmed that the parking brake is still functioning properly. The same message has appeared the next five times I started the car on a level surface.”
NHTSA complaint #11621533, filed 2024-10Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 43,995 and 95,630 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 16V914000Dec 20, 2016Air bagsCovers: MINI Clubman 2017, BMW 535I 2016–2017, MINI Cooper 2017 +14 more
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…
- 16V553000Jul 25, 2016Air bags › Side/windowCovers: MINI Clubman 2016–2017
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…
Recall details for the 2017 MINI Clubman → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 139 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11021120Jul 30, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. The automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to 10 years/120,000 miles, as…
- 11006765Aug 12, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to: 10…
- 10249431Jan 19, 2024Body and structure. Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- 10245428Nov 2, 2023Body and structure. Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
- 10244507Oct 25, 2023Electrical system. MINI 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 in the vehicles…
- 10234353Mar 1, 2023Electrical system. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this…
- 10234352Mar 1, 2023Electrical system, Exterior lighting. The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
- 10233170Feb 1, 2023Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.
- 10214994May 1, 2022Engine 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…
- 10214271Apr 1, 2022Body and structure. The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked.
Other model years of the MINI Clubman
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 49,325 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 23 | 55,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2016 | 18 | 8,950 | 1 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2014 | 5 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 13 | 77,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 10 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 MINI Clubman have?
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2017 MINI Clubman as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 MINI Clubman is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (26% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 5.
Has the 2017 MINI Clubman been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2017 MINI Clubman reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,500 miles and the middle half falls between 43,995 and 95,630 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.