MINI CLUBMAN 2018

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

1 Recall

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Curt Manufacturing Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 17E051000 SAFETY RECALL
166 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2017
Safety Issue:

Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.

Potential Risk:
If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local MINI dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: MINI
Notice Date: Oct 20, 2017
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2017

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11427931 Other
Aug 5, 2021
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2018 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the driver's side brake light was inoperable. The contact attempted to change bulbs and noticed the housing was melted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer four hours away and was informed that the brake lights were working as designed. The vehicle was not repaired as no diagnostic codes were found. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the failure would continue to occur. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2018 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the driver's side brake light was inoperable. The contact attempted to change bulbs and noticed the housing was melted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer four hours away and was informed that the brake lights were working as designed. The vehicle was not repaired as no diagnostic codes were found. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the failure would continue to occur. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2018 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the driver's side brake light was inoperable. The contact attempted to change bulbs and noticed the housing was melted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer four hours away and was informed that the brake lights were working as designed. The vehicle was not repaired as no diagnostic codes were found. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the failure would continue to occur. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Manufacturer: MINI
Mfg Campaign: 11427931
Notice Date: Aug 5, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2021

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