2019 Mini Clubman problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2018-07-11 · campaign 18V465000 · 5,309 vehicles
Defect: 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,
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-04-27 · M010324 · Warranty Program/Extension
evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-10-07 · M010324 · Warranty Program/Extension
evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
Structure 2024-01-19 · M640116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
Structure 2023-11-02 · M511616 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
Electrical System 2023-10-25 · M610607 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mini electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. as a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. for this rea
Equipment:electrical 2022-09-01 · M840322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an ims configuration. the connected drive voice services (concierge call, mini assistance and emergency call voice) can no longer be used regionally in the us in vehicle with telematics control units atm-1 and tcb-4g.
What owners report
2026-02-19 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“the contact's friend owned a 2019 mini clubman. the contact stated that while the driver was driving 25 mph from a complete stop, another vehicle traveling approximately 30 mph crashed into the front passenger's side of the vehicle by the fender, in the middle of an intersection. the driver depressed the brake pedal and brought the vehicle to a sto…”
2025-11-19 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · 66,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 mini clubman. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "left brake light malfunction" was displayed. the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechan…”
2025-02-05 · Power Train“manual transmission had an issue with 2nd gear not fully engaging and popping out under light acceleration. transmission was replaced under warranty in december 2022. in april of 2024 the same issue occurred again where 2nd gear would not stay in gear after 18 months of having transmission replaced. the replaced transmission is no longer under war…”
2024-02-26 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“january 28, 2024 i had a car accident and the air bags on my left side never deployed. the other vehicle crashed into the right side (passenger side) of my 2019 mini clubman which caused my 2019 mini clubman to spin around and hit another car on my left rear bumper. as a result, i suffered a fractured rib and a brain hemorrhage. …”
2023-07-05 · Unknown Or Other“my mini clubman all4, despite having clocked in a mere 33,000 miles in the past four years, has been plagued with issues concerning its air conditioning system. initially, i sought assistance from the mini of morristown dealership in morristown, nj, where my vehicle has been serviced over the years. however, their service proved to be unsatisfact…”
2022-12-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 32,650 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2019 mini cooper clubman. the contact stated while driving at 45 mph with her 3 years old son in a car seat located in the rear seats. and coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and vibrated while emitting an abnormal ticking sound. as a result, the vehicle crashed into the trailer hitch of the occ…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.