repaired · 2020 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
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.
2019 MINI CountrymanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2019 MINI Countryman, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-557 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 MINI Countryman has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Steering
1Electrical system
1Service brakes
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 MINI Countryman 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.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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 Countryman 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 Countryman median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 MINI Countryman safety ratings
2019 Mini Countryman 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Countryman owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My car is a 2019 Mini Countryman All4 S. It currently has 17,000 miles. I bought it new, and it has only been serviced by the Dealer. On July 20, it was in for an oil change, and they informed me that right engine mount was starting to tear and needed to be replaced. The price quoted was $1,135.83.…
75000 miles, the clip on the cam shaft has failed and I need a new engine for the car not to stall at traffic lights. Regular maintenance. Service center confirmed. There is an engine light and now the vehicle is unsafe and unusable with low miles!
This car is a PHEV. I experienced a drivetrain malfunction warning noted on instrument display. Vehicle states it can continue to be driven “moderately” with reduced drivetrain output. This is similar to an incident recently in which the instrument cluster stopped working following a drivetrain…
Own a 2019 Countryman?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.