Does the 2019 MINI Cooper have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 MINI Cooper, including Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2019 MINI Cooper problems?

Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are steering (4), electrical system (2), power train (2), electronic stability control (esc) (2).

How much does a 2019 MINI Cooper cost to own for 5 years?

About $38,801 over 5 years ($647/month) at an estimated $12,500 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2019 MINI Cooper

The 2019 MINI Cooper earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 68/100. Expect about $38,801 to own it for five years, or $647 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 10 complaints.

Recalls: 2
Complaints: 10
5-yr cost: $39k
MPG (EPA): 27

Fair

Ownership Score

2019 MINI Cooper vs nearby years

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2 recalls may apply

For the 2019 MINI Cooper. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: 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.
Fix: 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.

Check recalls for this exact VIN at NHTSA

Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $12,500 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$38,801

$647/month · $0.65/mile

Depreciation	$3,427
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,000
Fuel / charging	$7,445
Maintenance	$6,800
Repairs	$3,920
Loan interest	$3,459
Taxes & fees	$1,750

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

10 complaints

Steering4
Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System2
Power Train2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Engine1

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: Not rated
Frontal: Not rated
Side: Not rated
Rollover: Not rated

What to check on a used 2019 MINI Cooper

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Steering
- Does the car drift or pull on a straight road?
- Turn the wheel lock to lock and listen for clunks or whines.
Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
Driver-assist systems
- Ask if the systems work as designed and if any warnings stay on.
- Test the backup camera and parking sensors if fitted.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2019 MINI Cooper a good car to buy?: The 2019 MINI Cooper earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 68/100. Expect about $38,801 to own it for five years, or $647 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 10 complaints.
Does the 2019 MINI Cooper have recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 MINI Cooper, including Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2019 MINI Cooper problems?: Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are steering (4), electrical system (2), power train (2), electronic stability control (esc) (2).
How much does a 2019 MINI Cooper cost to own for 5 years?: About $38,801 over 5 years ($647/month) at an estimated $12,500 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.