2019 MINI Countryman Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 MINI Countryman, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A backseat spill caused the fuel pump control module to completely fail. While driving at approximately 40 MPH on a frontage road, the Mini jerked started shaking and came to a complete stop. A drivetrain malfunction warning came up. The vehicle, once stopped, began working again with no electric warning. The next day, the car would start, drive for 10 feet, then stop, with the drivetrain malfunction warning. We towed the car to a Mini dealer, who informed us that a spilled drink in the backseat destroyed the fuel pump control module. …”
NHTSA complaint #11307202, filed 2020-02, 7,000 miles“Vehicle stalled 10/01/2022. Towed home and it started. Stalled again 10/07/2022 and had it towed to third party mechanic. Could not identify the problem. Took to another mechanic who is experienced in Mini Cooper BMW engines. Problem was condensation in the electric fuel pump control module caused corrosion. Had to be replaced. Could not identify where the condensation build up starts. Contacted Mini Cooper dealership in Charlotte NC. They stated no recalls. Contacted Mini Customer Relations. Car is under warranty but they will not reimburse because repair done at a 3rd party mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11489141, filed 2022-10Related recalls
- 18V557000Aug 23, 2018BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near…Covers: MINI Countryman 2017–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11031884Apr 27, 2026Evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
- 11009008Oct 7, 2024Evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
- 11009007Oct 7, 2024Evap purge (vent) valve ltd wty ext (elw) 10 years/120,000 miles
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 MINI Countryman
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 MINI Countryman
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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