2019 MINI Cooper Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 30 mpgcombined, 1.5L 3-cyl FWD · 27 city / 35 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 MINI Cooper (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2019 MINI Cooper. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering (4) and electrical system (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 141 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the tie rod assembly and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown4 33%
- Steering4 33%
- Electrical system2 17%
- Engine1 8.3%
- Exterior lighting1 8.3%
- Body and structure1 8.3%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “While driving on road driver's side roll over bar just popped up. I'm concerned that if car would have rolled over passenger would have been crashed. Already notified min icooper waiting for a response. Car will be service this week.”
NHTSA complaint #11349959, filed 2020-08, 18,200 milesSteering: “This is second incident that occurred with brand new Mini Cooper 2019 with same exact issue that again almost caused a near fatal accident. While driving on highway, at highway speed the car precipitously malfunctioned and car locked up and would allow me to maintain speed- nor accelerate. I was unable to maintain speed of the car therefore started to lose speed and decelerate. The vehicles behind me could not tell that I was suddenly losing speed and I was almost involving a near fatal collision again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11115082, filed 2018-08, 70 milesElectrical system: “Center console phone charger Center console is and enclosed component and when a cell phone is placed in the console and used for Bluetooth navigation and or phone calls it shuts down the system. The phone heats to such a temp that all phone operations and interaction with the vehicle system freeze or shut down and the phone continues to heat. I have spoken to the dealership and have been told it's a problem. When I communicated to MINI USA they acted as if this had never been reported. As far as warnings all car play functions slow down then freezes, and all functions stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #11481612, filed 2022-08Electronic stability control: “This is a brand model and brand new car that I had just purchased and was driving home from buying it- I had not even owned for a couple of hours. While on my way home vehicle malfunctioned and had near fatal collision. While driving on highway - at highway speed I was unable to control car and maintain speed. Engine seemingly locked up and as I was unable to control car almost caused a near fatal collision as car behind me did not realize I was losing speed. Taken to dealership and they noted the crankshaft speed pulse generator sensor had malfunctioned.”
NHTSA complaint #11115073, filed 2018-08, 5 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5 and 18,200 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2019 MINI Cooper version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Clubman FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,950 |
| Cooper Clubman FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| Cooper Clubman All4 AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Cooper Clubman All4 AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Cooper Convertible FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,650 |
| Cooper Convertible FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,750 |
| Cooper Countryman FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,950 |
| Cooper Countryman FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,750 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed manual | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,650 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,750 |
1 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 19V601000Aug 14, 2019Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assemblyCovers: MINI Cooper 2019, BMW X1 2018–2019, X2 2019
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…
- 18V465000Jul 11, 2018Engine and engine cooling › EngineCovers: MINI Cooper 2019, BMW 530I 2018, X1 2018 +17 more
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…
Recall details for the 2019 MINI Cooper → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 141 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11035405Jul 10, 2026Electrical system. Once the Telematics Module (TCB2) enters sleep mode, a MINI Data Services trigger for Remote Services(remote engine start, lock/unlock/climate conditioning) will not be able to reactivate the TCB2…
- 11031884Apr 27, 2026Fuel system. Evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
- 11009008Oct 7, 2024Fuel system. Evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
- 10252037Mar 4, 2024Suspension. During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots.
- 10245428Nov 2, 2023Body and structure. Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
- 10244507Oct 25, 2023Electrical system. MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles…
- 10242535Aug 1, 2023Body and structure. ?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
- 10242534Aug 1, 2023Other or unknown. ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: REPLACE CHARGE AIR LINE.
- 10238095May 1, 2023Body and structure. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- 10234353Mar 1, 2023Electrical system. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this…
Other model years of the MINI Cooper
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 500 | 0 | — | 31 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 6 | 8,025 | 0 | — | 31 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 31 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 12 | 70 | 2 | — | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 8 | 3,500 | 0 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 28 | 7,972 | 3 | — | 30 | 49 · Typical | Rising |
| 2016 | 28 | 70,430 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2015 | 56 | 23,500 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 78 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 34 | 9,000 | 7 | 4 | 30 | 82 · More | Rising |
| 2013 | 47 | 37,000 | 1 | — | 30 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2012 | 66 | 53,500 | 1 | — | 30 | 28 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2011 | 83 | 65,000 | 1 | — | 31 | 40 · Typical | Rising |
| 2010 | 92 | 51,000 | 2 | — | 31 | 63 · Typical | Rising |
| 2009 | 151 | 65,000 | 1 | — | 32 | 62 · Typical | Rising |
| 2008 | 116 | 60,000 | 1 | — | 32 | 51 · Typical | Stable |
| 2007 | 117 | 64,845 | 1 | — | 31 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 200 | 69,000 | 1 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 372 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 282 | 72,841 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 320 | 74,651 | 2 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 187 | 58,000 | 3 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2001 | 6 | 70,562 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All MINI Cooper model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 MINI Cooper have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2019 MINI Cooper as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 MINI Cooper is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering with 4.
Has the 2019 MINI Cooper been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 MINI Cooper get?
The EPA rates the 2019 MINI Cooper (Cooper Convertible, 1.5L 3-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 27 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 MINI Cooper reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70 miles and the middle half falls between 5 and 18,200 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.