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Mini Clubman Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 8 model years, NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 178 owner complaints for the Mini Clubman. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mini Clubman by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mini Clubman | 1 | 1 | |
| 2019 Mini Clubman | 1 | 6 | |
| 2018 Mini Clubman | 1 | 1 | |
| 2017 Mini Clubman | 3 | 23 | |
| 2016 Mini Clubman | 2 | 18 | |
| 2014 Mini Clubman | 1 | 54 | |
| 2013 Mini Clubman | 1 | 18 | |
| 2012 Mini Clubman | 2 | 57 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mini models.
Mini Clubman: questions owners ask
Which Mini Clubman year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mini Clubman model years with the most are the 2012 (57), 2014 (54) and 2017 (23). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mini Clubman years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2018 (1), 2020 (1) and 2019 (6), out of 8 model years from 2012 to 2020. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Mini Clubman have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 8 Mini Clubman model years, 12 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2017 (3), 2012 (2) and 2016 (2). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Mini Clubman fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mini Clubman's first-time failure rate ranged from 12.4% for cars first registered in 2019 to 32.5% for 2011, across 9 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors). Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.