Model year 2019 · Midsize Cars

2019 MINI Countryman: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 MINI Countryman at 24–28 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

24–28

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a MINI dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2019 MINI Countryman recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 MINI Countryman, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 18V557000 Reported Aug 23, 2018
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
9,953 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Engine

NHTSA 18V465000 Reported Jul 11, 2018
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
5,309 (estimate)
Problem
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 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, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman…
Risk
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 MINI Countryman fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2019 MINI Countryman EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Cooper Countryman1.5L 3-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium24/32/27 mpg—$3,050324
Cooper Countryman1.5L 3-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium24/33/28 mpg—$2,950321
Cooper Countryman All41.5L 3-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium23/30/25 mpg—$3,300347
Cooper Countryman All41.5L 3-cyl turboManual 6-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/32/26 mpg—$3,150344
Cooper S Countryman2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium23/32/27 mpg—$3,050332
Cooper S Countryman All42.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/31/26 mpg—$3,150346
Cooper S Countryman All42.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/30/24 mpg—$3,400367
Cooper SE Countryman All41.5L 3-cyl turbo plug-in hybridAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium and Electricity / Electricity28/27/27 mpg
65 MPGe on electricity
12 mi$3,050223

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2019 MINI Countryman crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2019 MINI Countryman NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2019 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2019 Mini Countryman 5 HB FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2019 Mini Countryman SE 5 HB AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2019 MINI Countryman owner complaints

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 MINI Countryman, most recently on Aug 13, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 MINI Countryman complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine4
Air bags2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Steering2
Unknown or other2
Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification1
Electrical system1
Power train1
Service brakes1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other MINI Countryman model years

MINI Countryman by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Countryman27 mpg · 97–98 MPGe———
2026 Countryman25–27 mpg · 91–96 MPGe21—
2025 Countryman27 mpg · 91–96 MPGe619—
2024 Countryman26–28 mpg01—
2023 Countryman26–29 mpg02—
2022 Countryman26–29 mpg02—
2021 Countryman26–29 mpg22—
2020 Countryman26–29 mpg26—
2018 Countryman24–28 mpg111—
2017 Countryman24–28 mpg17—
2016 Countryman26–29 mpg015—
2015 Countryman26–29 mpg013—

All MINI Countryman years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 MINI models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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