Model year guide

2019 Mini countryman

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Mini countryman is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2019 Mini countryman — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2019 Mini countryman at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints10

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2019 Mini countryman recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #18V557000 · 23/08/2018

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.

Fix: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine NHTSA Campaign #18V465000 · 12/07/2018

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 xD…

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2019 Mini countryman common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2019 Mini countryman trims & engines on record

Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 189 hp

2019 Mini countryman vehicles on record

2019 Mini countryman 2019 Mini countrymanWMZYT5C58K3G90941 2019 Mini countryman 2019 Mini countrymanWMZYT5C53K3G90670

Other Mini countryman model years

2020 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

2019 Mini countryman — frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Mini countryman have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Mini countryman. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mini countryman?

Across all 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, air bags, fuel/propulsion system.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.