2019 Mini Cooper Problems, Recalls & Reliability
24 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Mini Cooper, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2019 sits among all Cooper years
What owners report
Recalls (2)
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,…
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…
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…
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.
Technical service bulletins
150 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2019 Mini Cooper. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2019 Cooper TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Mini Cooper reliable?
The 2019 Mini Cooper drew 24 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2005).
What are the most common 2019 Mini Cooper problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Mini Cooper are other (6 complaints), electrical (6), and steering (5).
Does the 2019 Mini Cooper have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Mini Cooper. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.