The 2019 MINI Cooper's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 10 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V6010002019-14-08

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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.

A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 MINI Cooper has accumulated 10 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other3

02Steering2

03Steering,power Train,electronic Stability Control (esc)2

04Engine1

05Electrical System1

10 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

MINI Cooper Fuel Economy

24–32mpg combined

21-28city

30-38hwy

$1,800-$2,400/yr

With 16 configurations tested, the 2019 MINI Cooper ranges from 24 to 32 MPG combined. That's a 8 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Cooper Hardtop 2 door - Manual 6-spd

32mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city38 hwy~$1,800/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper Hardtop 4 door - Manual 6-spd

31mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city37 hwy~$1,850/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper Convertible - Manual 6-spd

31mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city37 hwy~$1,850/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper Hardtop 2 door - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$1,950/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper Hardtop 4 door - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$1,950/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper Convertible - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$1,950/yr7/10 Clean

Cooper Clubman - Manual 6-spd

28mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city33 hwy~$2,050/yr6/10 Average

Cooper S Convertible - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$2,050/yr6/10 Average

Cooper Clubman - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city32 hwy~$2,150/yr6/10 Average

Cooper S Clubman - Automatic (S8)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city32 hwy~$2,150/yr6/10 Average

Cooper Clubman All4 - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

23 city31 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 Average

Cooper Clubman All4 - Manual 6-spd

26mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city32 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 Average

Cooper S Clubman All4 - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

23 city31 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 Average

Cooper S Convertible - Manual 6-spd

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city32 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 Average

Cooper S Clubman - Manual 6-spd

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

Cooper S Clubman All4 - Manual 6-spd

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city30 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 MINI Cooper

35States

28%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

77413%

TXTexas

5208%

FLFlorida

4457%

DCWashington DC

4227%

MDMaryland

4077%

PAPennsylvania

3556%

NYNew York

3225%

NJNew Jersey

2574%

DEDelaware

2103%

ILIllinois

2033%

COColorado

1753%

WAWashington

1543%

AZArizona

1412%

GAGeorgia

1392%

MN115

ID95

MO95

WY92

MT91

ND91

SD91

NV79

TN78

VA77

OR75

IN72

RI62

HI61

NC58

OH56

MI54

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

Buying a 2019 MINI Cooper?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 MINI Cooper a good car to buy?

The 2019 MINI Cooper has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 MINI Cooper?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2019 MINI Cooper. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 MINI Cooper?

Fuel economy ranges from 24 to 32 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $547 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2019 MINI Cooper?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 MINI Cooper, based on 10 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.