2019 MINI Cooper Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
10/100
#19 most-complained of 21 Cooper years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 MINI Cooper has 12 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 10 out of 100 — #19 highest of 21 Cooper model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is steering (4 complaints, 33% of the total).
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 28 city / 35 hwy
Top 2019 MINI Cooper problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other4 (33%)
- Steering4 (33%)
- Brakes2 (17%)
- Electrical System2 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (17%)
- Engine1 (8%)
- Structure & Body1 (8%)
2019 MINI Cooper recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V601000Aug 14, 2019Steering32 vehicles
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
- 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 MINI Cooper fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Cooper years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 MINI Cooper a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 MINI Cooper ranks #19 of 21 among Cooper model years (Complaint Index 10/100, verdict: Best). It has 12 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 MINI Cooper?
- The most reported problem areas are steering (4 complaints), brakes (2 complaints), and electrical system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 70 miles.
- Does the 2019 MINI Cooper have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 MINI Cooper, most recently reported 2019, covering steering and engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 MINI Cooper?
- EPA rates the 2019 MINI Cooper at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.