2019 Mini Clubman: common problems and reliability

An average Clubman year.

6 owner complaints, most about air bags. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2019 Clubman?

The 2019 Mini Clubman has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and exterior lighting.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

6
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Mini Clubman vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Clubman years only. How we score it

Is 2019 a good year for the Clubman?

Across the 13 Clubman model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2020) to 57 (2012). With 6 complaints, the 2019 Clubman sits below the model's median of 18.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

air bags
2
exterior lighting
1
power train
1
engine
1
service brakes
1

Recalls affecting the 2019 Clubman

engine and engine cooling:engine

Campaign 18V465000

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.

What owners say across generations

\nSentiment is strongly positive among owners, characterized by deep affection for the vehicle's unique character, practicality, and driving enjoyment.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Clubman. See the full Clubman owner picture and every model year.

Other Clubman model years

Compare every Clubman year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.

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