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2019 MINI Countryman Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

55/100

#6 most-complained of 12 Countryman years

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

The 2019 MINI Countryman has 11 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 55 out of 100 — #6 highest of 12 Countryman model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 36% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
11
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2019 MINI Countryman problems

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

  1. Engine4 (36%)
  2. Airbags2 (18%)
  3. Fuel System2 (18%)
  4. Other2 (18%)
  5. Steering2 (18%)
  6. Brakes1 (9%)
  7. Electrical System1 (9%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain1 (9%)
2019 MINI Countryman complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2019Oct 2020Oct 2022Feb 2024Dec 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2024 (3).

2019 MINI Countryman recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Good4571—
2018Good36111—
2019Caution55112—
2020Caution7362—
2021No verdict922—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 MINI Countryman a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 MINI Countryman ranks #6 of 12 among Countryman model years (Complaint Index 55/100, verdict: Caution). It has 11 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 Countryman?
The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), airbags (2 complaints), and fuel system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,000 miles.
Does the 2019 MINI Countryman have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 MINI Countryman, most recently reported 2018, covering fuel system and 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.