2019 MINI Countryman Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 MINI Countryman.

20182020
Complaints
15
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2019 MINI Countryman Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Engine Problems

#22 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 MINI Countryman.

Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 MINI Countryman

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~15,262 vehicles.

18V557000Fuel Pump
~9,953 affected

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.

18V465000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~5,309 affected

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.

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2019 MINI Countryman — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 MINI Countryman reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2019 MINI Countryman has 15 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 MINI Countryman?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (3 complaints); Airbags (2 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2019 MINI Countryman?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 MINI Countryman include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 MINI Countryman have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 15,262 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 MINI Countryman?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full MINI Countryman reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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