Model year 2019 · MINI

2019 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible). The most recent was reported on August 14, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: COOPER, COOPER S, JCW.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible), newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
19V601000	August 14, 2019	Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
18V465000	July 11, 2018	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V601000

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: August 14, 2019
Owner notification: October 11, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 32 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible): March 18, 2019 – March 18, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V601000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V465000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Report received by NHTSA: July 11, 2018
Owner notification: September 6, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5,309 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 MINI Cooper (Hardtop / Convertible): May 18, 2018 – June 13, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: COOPER, COOPER S, JCW

Defect 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.

Safety risk

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V465000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 15, 2019.