2019 MINI Countryman Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2019 MINI Countryman has a complaint index of 55, ranking 6th worst out of 12 model years, and carries a Caution verdict with 11 complaints and 2 recalls. Engine problems are the top complaint area at 36%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 55/100
- #6 of 12 Countryman years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 11
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2019 MINI Countryman problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (36%)
- Airbags2 (18%)
- Fuel System2 (18%)
- Other2 (18%)
- Steering2 (18%)
- Brakes1 (9%)
- Electrical System1 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (9%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine stalls at traffic lights, in one case linked to a failed camshaft clip.
- Right engine mount reported to tear and require replacement even at low mileage.
- Fuel pump control module failures cause the vehicle to jerk, shake, and stall while driving around 40 mph, with a drivetrain malfunction warning.
- Steering wheel suddenly jerks to the side at highway speed, causing the car to swerve into another lane.
- Drivetrain malfunction warnings appear on the instrument cluster, sometimes with reduced power and a non-functioning instrument display.
2019 MINI Countryman recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V557000Aug 23, 2018Fuel System9,953 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.
Risk: Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact 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 compared with other Countryman years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 MINI Countryman reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2019 Countryman has a complaint index of 55 and ranks 6th worst of 12 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Engine issues make up 36% of its complaints.
- Does the 2019 MINI Countryman have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Countryman: a fuel system recall for a missing crash protection plate near the high-pressure fuel pump, and an engine recall for a crankshaft sensor firmware issue.
- What is the most common problem with the 2019 MINI Countryman?
- Engine problems are the top complaint area, accounting for 4 of 11 complaints (36%), followed by airbags, fuel system, and steering issues at 18% each.
- How does the 2019 Countryman compare to other Countryman years?
- The 2019 model's complaint index of 55 is worse than the 2017 and 2018 model years, which are rated Good with complaint indexes of 45 and 36, but better than the 2014, 2016, and 2025 model years, which are rated Avoid.
- At what mileage do 2019 Countryman problems typically show up?
- NHTSA's median mileage at failure for this model year is 12,000 miles, though individual fuel system complaints were reported around 7,000 miles and steering complaints around 17,000 miles.