2019 Mini Cooper S Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2019 Mini Cooper S recalls

Most common 2019 Mini Cooper S problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Power Train	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Steering	1
Visibility	1
Engine	1

What owners report

2026-05-12, Engine
Starter started smoking at start up! And clutch failure at traffic light!!!! No accident occurred because of experienced driver!

2025-08-07, Visibility
The contact owns a 2019 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that a rock had hit the driver's side of the windshield due to construction work on a local highway. The contact stated that the passenger's side of the windshield was also hit by a rock while driving. The contact stated that the driver's side of the windshield sustained a minor fracture; however, the passenger's side of the windshield was severely damaged. An unknown dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,485. The VIN was not available.

2025-05-27, Steering
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. The warning message usually appears shortly after the failure. In fact, the steering gets so stiff, that my wife can barely turn corners. The problem comes and goes unexpectedly. This is my wife's car, and it has happened to her on several other occasions. Sometimes we can reset by restarting the car, but that isn't reliable. We put the car out of ECO mode into Sport mode, so that the engine does not stop at stop lights, but the engine sometimes stops anyway. When it happened at a stop light today, we

2024-02-12, Exterior Lighting
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. The contact stated that he was driving behind his daughter when he noticed the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the rear driver's side brake light bulb was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jumpstarted by AAA. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.

2019-01-04, Power Train
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. CREATED INSTANT HAZARD TO MYSELF AS MULTIPLE LANES OF FASTER MOVING TRAFFIC NEEDED TO BE CROSSED TO REACH SAFETY AND NO WARNING TO TAILING VEHICLE.

2019 Mini Cooper S questions

Does the 2019 Mini Cooper S have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Mini Cooper S: Crankshaft sensor firmware can cause engine stall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mini Cooper S?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Power Train (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Mini Cooper S has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.