repaired · 2019 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 MINI Cooper SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2019 MINI Cooper S, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-465 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 MINI Cooper S has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Power train
1Steering
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 MINI Cooper S recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with MINI.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Cooper S year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cooper S median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cooper S owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Starter started smoking at start up! And clutch failure at traffic light!!!! No accident occurred because of experienced driver!
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…
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