2019 Mini Cooper S
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 83 |
| 2003 | 217 |
| 2004 | 247 |
| 2005 | 314 |
| 2006 | 186 |
| 2007 | 249 |
| 2008 | 168 |
| 2009 | 119 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal, but the rear driver's side brake light failed to illuminate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-12
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Visibility
1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
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Loss of power steering on startup or at stop light. A message pops up indicating that the Dynamic Stability Control is re-initializing and that steering may become difficult: Drive carefully.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-27
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.
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175 miles on 2019 Mini s countryman. Traveling at highway speed. Drivetrain malfunction indicator came on, car shuddered repeatedly and decelerated rapidly to approx. 20 MPH in 60 zone.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-04
Exterior lighting
1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-09-06Engine and engine cooling18V465000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Mini Cooper S — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V465000 · Engine and engine cooling
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2019 Mini Cooper S reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mini Cooper S?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Mini Cooper S have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.