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2019 Mini Countryman reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Mini Countryman holds 11 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Countryman years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel pump and Engine.

2012 Mini Countryman
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Complaints

11

Per year

1

Recalls

2

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (4 of 11), then Air bags (2) and Fuel and propulsion system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Countryman has 11 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2020 has 6 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Mini Countryman. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Fuel pump 2018-08-23 · NHTSA campaign 18V557000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall Engine 2018-07-12 · NHTSA campaign 18V465000
Summary 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 (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
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.

Complaints by component (11 total)

Engine
4
Air bags
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Steering
2
Electrical system
1
Powertrain
1
Service brakes
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12019220203202212023120242202512026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-13
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2025-12-27
  • "I was stopped at a red light behind a line of cars. A toyota tundra going 45-60 mph rear ended me. This sent me into the car ahead of me and sandwiched me in between the two. It destroyed the front and back of my…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-10-26
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Engine · filed 2024-02-25
  • "Water pump broke; car overheated and belt needs to be replaced."
    Engine · filed 2023-06-16

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2019 Mini Countryman 5 HB FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2019 Mini Countryman SE 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

F60 Countryman, 2017–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (1.5L and 2.0L)
Tire size 225/50R18, 225/45R19, 225/55R17 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V557000 covers 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 a crash and increase fire risk. Recall 19V601000 covers certain 2019 Countryman and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles (among BMW X1/X2 and MINI Cooper S Convertible). The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear and eventual breakage with loss of vehicle control.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Mini Countryman reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Mini Countryman holds 11 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Countryman years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel pump and Engine.

What are common problems with a 2019 Mini Countryman?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (4 of 11), then Air bags (2) and Fuel and propulsion system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2019 Mini Countryman more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Countryman has 11 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2020 has 6 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Mini Countryman been recalled?

The 2019 Mini Countryman has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Mini Countryman?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2019 Mini Countryman with NHTSA.

What engine oil does a US MINI Countryman use?

0W-20 (1.5L and 2.0L)

What tire sizes fit a US MINI Countryman?

Published US specs commonly list front 225/50R18, 225/45R19, 225/55R17 (trim-dependent) and rear 225/50R18, 225/45R19, 225/55R17 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US MINI Countryman?

Recall 18V557000 covers 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 a crash and increase fire risk. Recall 19V601000 covers certain 2019 Countryman and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles (among BMW X1/X2 and MINI Cooper S Convertible). The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear and eventual breakage with loss of vehicle control.