The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mini Cooper · 2019
2019 Mini Cooper. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 43% |
| Stability control | 29% |
| Steering | 29% |
| Electrical | 29% |
| Lights | 14% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
19V601000 Aug 2019 Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect. 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.
18V465000 Jul 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine
Defect. 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
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.
Manufacturer communications 150
Mini filed 150 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Service Action: B38 Engine - Check and Replace Crankshaft Guide Bearing
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M61 01 15 dated February 2015
- SI M11 01 16 February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information bulletin…
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 28 / 37 / 31 | Premium | $2,500 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | FWD | 27 / 35 / 30 | Premium | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 | Premium | $2,750 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 23 / 32 / 26 | Premium | $3,000 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2014–2024 Mini Cooper, 38.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 4 | 485K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 2 | 238K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 158K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 76K |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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