Model year record

2019 MINI Cooper recalls & problems

The 2019 MINI Cooper has 2 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (4 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints12filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SteeringAug 14, 2019

Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Recall 19V60100032 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
Risk: A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Engine and engine coolingJul 11, 2018

Engine

Recall 18V4650005,309 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Cooper Hardtop 2 door

32mpg combined

City / highway	28 / 38 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 3 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,550/year to fuel

Cooper Convertible

31mpg combined

City / highway	28 / 37 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 3 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,650/year to fuel

Cooper Hardtop 4 door

31mpg combined

City / highway	28 / 37 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 3 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,650/year to fuel

Cooper Convertible

30mpg combined

City / highway	27 / 35 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,750/year to fuel

Cooper Hardtop 2 door

30mpg combined

City / highway	27 / 35 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,750/year to fuel

Cooper Hardtop 4 door

30mpg combined

City / highway	27 / 35 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,750/year to fuel

Cooper Clubman

28mpg combined

City / highway	24 / 33 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 3 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,950/year to fuel

Cooper Countryman

28mpg combined

City / highway	24 / 33 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 3 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,950/year to fuel

Cooper Clubman

27mpg combined

City / highway	24 / 32 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Cooper Countryman

27mpg combined

City / highway	24 / 32 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Cooper SE Countryman All4 Plug-in Hybrid

27mpg combined

City / highway	28 / 27 mpg
Electric range	12 mi
On electricity	65 MPGe · 51 kWh/100 mi
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Cooper Clubman All4

26mpg combined

City / highway	23 / 31 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Steering	4	—
Unknown or other	4	—
Electronic stability control (esc)	2	—
Power train	2	—
Electrical system	2	—
Exterior lighting	1	—
Engine	1	—
StructureBody	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Structure › Body
Certain 2019 MINI and BMW models are equipped with older evaporators that are not lined correctly to prevent aluminum corrosion from the new R-1234yf refrigerant, causing premature leaks of the refrigerant into the cabin while driving. Exposure to the refrigerant can cause severe irritations including dizziness, sudden and uncontrollable pain in the eyes and bursts of tears while driving. This has happened to me multiple times, until I stopped using AC completely.
Oct 15, 2025
Unknown or other
Iâve been experiencing headaches, dizziness, and sudden tearing episodes while driving and the tearing only happens while driving my MINI. A few of these episodes have occurred on the highway, the painful eye irritation and crazy tearing made it very difficult to keep my eyes open, which has been super dangerous. I forced myself to keep at least one eye open to pull over, and fortunately I'm still alive. I recently found that these symptoms are probably linked to the premature failure (at 10k miles) of the AC system and exposure to the refrigerant leaked from the vent. I noticed AC hissing noise a few days after my warranty expired at only 10k miles, the dealer found super low refrigerant…
Sep 10, 2024
Engine
my vehicle only has 23000 how is it that vehicle with low miles and 5 yrs old and there telling me that engine mounts are cracked what mini cooper said was that the reason why is because there made out of plastic . how can this be legal what holds the engine in place made from plastic ? i think this need to be investigated and looked into is not safe and is not fair to the consumer to have to pay for this bad choice in design .
Apr 10, 2024
Steering
Car sent a message about vehicle stabilization initiation in the middle of the road. I could barely turn the steering wheel and change the lane. Authorized dealer service center tells me itâs a click and drive wiring malfunction issue. I was on the way to the airport via toll road and highway. Continue to drive with the stabilization in progress could caused me an accident for not being able to move the wheel smoothly.
Nov 10, 2023
Unknown or other
*The condensate drain hose is not properly draining the condensate from the vehicle. *Breathing in mold and didn't know it *Yes the problem was confirmed by the dealer *The dealer inspected *no warnings, no recalls
Oct 9, 2023
Steering
I am writing regarding the failure of the steering column on my 2019 Mini Cooper Hardtop. The incident occurred on December 31, 2022. I drove my car to a residential location in Seattle, parked and locked the vehicle. When I returned to my car and started it up to move it, I realized I had no control of the car because the steering wheel was spinning uncontrollably. When the car was towed to Seattle Mini, the AAA tow truck driver and the dealership service department personnel receiving the car said they had seen nothing like this before. Seattle Mini takes the position that the steering column was forcibly broken due to an accident which is not the case. Iâm very concerned about the…
Dec 31, 2022
Unknown or other
Foul odor coming from vents when starting up AC, and after turning off for 10 - 15 minutes.
May 1, 2020
Electrical system
Center console phone charger Center console is and enclosed component and when a cell phone is placed in the console and used for Bluetooth navigation and or phone calls it shuts down the system. The phone heats to such a temp that all phone operations and interaction with the vehicle system freeze or shut down and the phone continues to heat. I have spoken to the dealership and have been told it's a problem. When I communicated to MINI USA they acted as if this had never been reported. As far as warnings all car play functions slow down then freezes, and all functions stop. The phone had become so hot I was afraid it may cause a fire or explode the battery. This process usually takes an…
Jun 11, 2022

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.