The most-reported Clubman run is WMWLN5C56G2 (2016 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.3× the typical run. Exterior lighting problems make up 20% of reports; 2016 is the worst model year at 1.6 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Clubman model years 2016–2019.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mini Clubman has 40 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 26% of every Clubman complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMWLN5C56G2•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WMWLN9C59G2•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WMWLU1C56H2•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| WMWLN5C5XG2•••••• | 2016 | 1 | — | |
| WMWLN5C51G2•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WMWLN9C52G2•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WMWLN5C32H2•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| WMWLN5C52G2•••••• | 2016 | 1 | — | |
| WMWZC3C55GW•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WMWLN9C56G2•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WMWLN5C55G2•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| WMWXJ1C06R2•••••• | 2024 | — | 1 |
Each of the other 28 Clubman runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 47 Clubman VINs so far, most often 2017, 2019, 2016 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Mini Clubman the gap between build years is 1.6×: a 2016 car draws 1.6 complaints per run, a 2019 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 22 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 18 | 11 | 2 |
Heaviest year here is 2016 at 1.6 complaints per run; lightest is 2019 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 20% of everything Mini Clubman owners report: Exterior Lighting, 11 of 50 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 4 | — | |
| Tires | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Mini Clubman; the 4 below cover build years 2016 to 2019. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 17E051000 | Trailer Hitches | 2016–2018 |
| 16V553000 | Air Bags:side/window | 2016–2017 |
| 18V465000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 2019 |
| 16V914000 | Air Bags | 2017 |
How serious were they
Of the 50 reports on the Mini Clubman, 16% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Mini Clubman | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 50 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 8 (16%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 2 (4%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 176% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mini Clubman share of that is 50 complaints over 40 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mini Clubman VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 50 NHTSA complaints from 40 Clubman runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Clubman production run has the most complaints?
WMWLN5C56G2, a 2016 build, with 3 complaints. The typical Clubman run has 1.3.
Which Clubman years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2016 is heaviest at 1.6 complaints per run and 2019 lightest at 1.
How many Clubman complaints involve a crash?
16% of 50 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.
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