2019 MINI Clubman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Clubman years
- Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 MINI Clubman. That ranks 5th out of 10 Clubman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 MINI Clubman problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 32,650 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 MINI Clubman recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other MINI Clubman years
← 2018 Clubman · 2022 Clubman →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Clubman | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Clubman | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 Clubman | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Clubman | 23 | 2 |
| 2016 Clubman | 18 | 1 |
| 2015 Clubman | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Clubman | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 Clubman | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 Clubman | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 MINI Clubman?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 MINI Clubman?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 MINI Clubman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Clubman model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.