2019 MINI Clubman Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2019 MINI Clubman has a complaint index of 100, the highest of all 10 model years with data, ranking it worst overall. Owners reported airbag non-deployment, brake failure, and electrical issues, with one recall on record.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 10 Clubman years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2019 MINI Clubman problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags2 (33%)
- Brakes1 (17%)
- Electrical System1 (17%)
- Engine1 (17%)
- Other1 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brake pedal depressed during stops failed to respond and vibrated with an abnormal ticking sound before a crash
- Airbags failed to deploy in side-impact crashes, in one case at 25 MPH and in another after the vehicle was struck and spun around
- Manual transmission's second gear popped out under light acceleration, an issue that recurred after a warranty transmission replacement
- Dashboard displayed a recurring 'Left Brake Light Malfunction' message with no warning lights illuminated
2019 MINI Clubman recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V465000Jul 11, 2018Engine5,309 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
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.
Remedy: 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.
2019 compared with other Clubman years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 MINI Clubman reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Clubman has a complaint index of 100, the highest among the 10 model years with data, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Clubman years.
- What problems does the 2019 MINI Clubman have?
- NHTSA complaints for this year center on airbags (33% of complaints, including two crash-linked cases), plus single reports each for brakes, electrical system, engine, and transmission & powertrain.
- Does the 2019 MINI Clubman have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2019 Clubman, involving a crankshaft sensor with incorrect firmware that could prevent proper processing of crankshaft input; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Clubman should I avoid?
- Among Clubman years with data, 2019 ranks worst with a complaint index of 100, followed by 2017 (89) and 2016 (78), all rated Avoid; 2014 is rated Best with an index of 22.
- At what mileage do 2019 Clubman problems occur?
- Reported failures show a median mileage at failure of 49,325 overall, with brake complaints centered around 32,650 miles and electrical complaints around 66,000 miles.