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2019 MINI Cooper

2 recalls Risk Grade: B Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #19V601000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's steering tie rod assembly might be faulty, which could cause it to break. This part connects the steering wheel to the wheels, keeping your vehicle on course.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle, which can lead to a serious accident.
Free Fix
A BMW or MINI dealership will inspect your vehicle and replace the tie rod and ball joints for free, if necessary, and they will contact you to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #18V465000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty crankshaft sensor with incorrect firmware, potentially causing it to malfunction and stall.
Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash, which could put you and others in danger.
Free Fix
BMW will replace the crankshaft sensor free of charge at the dealership, so schedule an appointment to get it fixed ASAP.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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Other MINI Cooper Years

2026
1 recall
2025
3 recalls
2021
2 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
2 recalls
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2005
4 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
4 recalls
2002
5 recalls

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