2019 Mini Cooper S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield (1) · Steering (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 (144)
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.
Suspension 2024-03-04 · M310424 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer cv boots.
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
Structure:body:roof And Pillars 2023-08-01 · M540123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
?the panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing.
Communication:manufacturer Telematics 2023-08-01 · M110323 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
?bmw ag has issued a delivery stop: replace charge air line.
Structure:body:tailgate 2023-05-01 · M510123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Electrical System 2023-03-01 · M840322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the 3g network in the us has been shut down. this means that only the 4g network will be available. in the 4g network, voice calls will be transferred via voice over lte (volte) function. for this purpose, the sim card must perform an ims registration in the mobile communication network. due to a pr
Showing the 6 most recent of 144 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-12 · Engine“starter started smoking at start up! and clutch failure at traffic light!!!! no accident occurred because of experienced driver!…”
2025-08-07 · Visibility:windshield · 81,485 mi“the contact owns a 2019 mini cooper s. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that a rock had hit the driver's side of the windshield due to construction work on a local highway. the contact stated that the passenger's side of the windshield was also hit by a rock while driving. the contact stated that th…”
2025-05-27 · Steering“loss of power steering on startup or at stop light. a message pops up indicating that the dynamic stability control is re-initializing and that steering may become difficult: drive carefully. the warning message usually appears shortly after the failure. in fact, the steering gets so stiff, that my wife can barely turn corners. the problem comes a…”
2024-02-12 · Exterior Lighting“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 noticed the failure. the vehicle was taken to an inde…”
2019-01-04 · Power Train · 175 mi“175 miles on 2019 mini s countryman. traveling at highway speed. drivetrain malfunction indicator came on, car shuddered repeatedly and decelerated rapidly to approx. 20 mph in 60 zone. created instant hazard to myself as multiple lanes of faster moving traffic needed to be crossed to reach safety and no warning to tailing vehicle.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.