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2019 MINI Cooper

Gas
Subcompact Cars
12 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA12
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA32 mpg
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The 2019 MINI Cooper is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cooper Hardtop 2 door, is EPA-rated at 32 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 12 complaints, most often about the steering.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Cooper Hardtop 2 doorGasFWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo283832$2,400
Cooper ConvertibleGasFWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo283731$2,500
Cooper Hardtop 4 doorGasFWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo283731$2,500
Cooper ConvertibleGasFWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo273530$2,600
Cooper Hardtop 2 doorGasFWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo273530$2,600
Cooper Hardtop 4 doorGasFWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo273530$2,600
Cooper S ConvertibleGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo253328$2,750
Cooper S Hardtop 2 doorGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo253228$2,750
Cooper S Hardtop 4 doorGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo253228$2,750
Cooper S ConvertibleGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233226$3,000
Cooper S Hardtop 2 doorGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233226$3,000
Cooper S Hardtop 4 doorGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233226$3,000

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 39974, 39964, 39976, 39963, 39973, 39975, 39965, 39977, 39979, 39966.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Steering

32 vehicles
ProblemBMW 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.RiskA broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixBMW 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V601000reported Aug 14, 2019BMW of North America, LLC
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Engine And Engine Cooling

5,309 vehicles
ProblemBMW 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, 440RiskA vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.FixBMW 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V465000reported Jul 11, 2018BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
12complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 2 · 2020: 1 · 2022: 3 · 2023: 3 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Steering4
Unspecified4
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Power Train2
Electrical System2
Exterior Lighting1

What owners describe

“Certain 2019 MINI and BMW models are equipped with older evaporators that are not lined correctly to prevent aluminum corrosion from the new R-1234yf refrigerant, causing premature leaks of the refrigerant into the cabin while driving. Exposure to the refrigerant can cause severe irritations including dizziness, sudden…”Feb 17, 2026 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“my vehicle only has 23000 how is it that vehicle with low miles and 5 yrs old and there telling me that engine mounts are cracked what mini cooper said was that the reason why is because there made out of plastic . how can this be legal what holds the engine in place made from plastic ? i think this need to be investig…”Apr 17, 2024 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“Car sent a message about vehicle stabilization initiation in the middle of the road. I could barely turn the steering wheel and change the lane. Authorized dealer service center tells me it’s a click and drive wiring malfunction issue. I was on the way to the airport via toll road and highway. Continue to drive with …”Nov 13, 2023 · Steering · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Cooper model years

A

2026 MINI Cooper

1 recalls · 3 complaints

A

2026 MINI Cooper

1 recalls · 3 complaints

D

2025 MINI Cooper

4 recalls · 5 complaints

C

2024 MINI Cooper

2 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2023 MINI Cooper

0 recalls · 7 complaints

A

2022 MINI Cooper

0 recalls · 7 complaints

B

2021 MINI Cooper

2 recalls · 7 complaints

B

2020 MINI Cooper

2 recalls · 7 complaints

A

2018 MINI Cooper

0 recalls · 8 complaints

C

2017 MINI Cooper

3 recalls · 28 complaints

D

2016 MINI Cooper

4 recalls · 41 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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