YearToAvoid

2019 MINI Clubman Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 10 Clubman years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 MINI Clubman has 6 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 10 Clubman model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is airbags (2 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes and 4 injuries.

Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2019 MINI Clubman problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags2 (33%)
  2. Brakes1 (17%)
  3. Electrical System1 (17%)
  4. Engine1 (17%)
  5. Other1 (17%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
2019 MINI Clubman complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2022Jul 2023Feb 2024Feb 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2022 to Feb 2026; peak Jul 2023 (2).

2019 MINI Clubman recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002012201320142015201620172018201920222024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Avoid89232—
2018No verdict010—
2019Avoid10061—
2022No verdict6720—
2024No verdict5610—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 MINI Clubman a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 MINI Clubman ranks worst among Clubman model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 6 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 MINI Clubman?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (2 complaints), brakes (1 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 49,325 miles.
Does the 2019 MINI Clubman have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 MINI Clubman, most recently reported 2018, covering engine.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.