This page covers 3 recalls and 10 owner complaints for the 2019 Mini Countryman.
Complaints for the 2019 MINI Countryman are spread thin across a small number of reports, so no single system dominates heavily. Engine issues account for a couple of reports, including a camshaft clip failure that caused stalling at low speeds and a water pump failure that led to overheating and belt damage. The plug-in hybrid drivetrain draws a couple of reports as well, with owners describing a drivetrain malfunction warning that limits power output, sometimes accompanied by instrument cluster problems. Airbag complaints include one report where the front airbags did not deploy in a significant rear-end collision, and another where the passenger restraint system warning repeatedly triggered when someone sat in the passenger seat, persisting even after a dealer reset.
10
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2019 MINI Countryman has 3 recalls, the most serious involving two equally critical safety risks: a steering tie rod that can break and cause complete loss of steering control, and a missing crash protection plate near the high-pressure fuel pump that can leak fuel and start a fire in a collision.
On the mechanical side, the tie rod ends may not have been assembled with the correct hardware, and over time the resulting wear can cause them to break entirely, leaving the driver unable to steer. The fuel pump concern is separate: certain vehicles left the factory without a protective plate shielding the high-pressure fuel pump, so a crash that would otherwise leave the pump intact can instead damage it, allowing fuel to escape near ignition sources. There is also a powertrain issue in which the crankshaft sensor may carry incorrect firmware, preventing it from properly reading engine rotation and causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
Steering tie rod ends may be improperly assembled or missing a washer, causing excessive wear and breakage over time, which could result in loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the tie rods and ball joints, and replace them if necessary.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump may be missing, which could cause a fuel leak if the vehicle is in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a crash protection plate at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The crankshaft sensor has incorrect firmware that prevents it from reading the crankshaft reluctor ring properly, which can cause the engine to stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
