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.
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The 2019 MINI Clubman is associated with 6 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Air Bags, accounting for 2 reports (33% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 10 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 3-cyl and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 28 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 6 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
- • Primary Defect Domain: Air Bags (2 / 33%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 3 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Certified Range: 24–28 MPG across 10 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 MINI Clubman?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Clubman | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| Cooper Clubman | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 24 MPG | 32 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Cooper S Clubman | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Cooper Clubman All4 | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| Cooper Clubman All4 | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| Cooper S Clubman All4 | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| John Cooper Works Clubman All4 | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| Cooper S Clubman | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| Cooper S Clubman All4 | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| John Cooper Works Clubman All4 | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 MINI Clubman?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD | — | ||||
| 5 HB AWD | — |
Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 MINI Clubman models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 MINI Clubman?
Summary of 6 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2019 MINI Clubman problems & component breakdown (5 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 MINI Clubman?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2019 MINI Clubman
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 MINI Clubman
How many safety recalls does the 2019 MINI Clubman have?
The 2019 MINI Clubman is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 MINI Clubman?
NHTSA records list 6 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 MINI Clubman. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Air Bags, appearing in 2 filings (33% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2019 MINI Clubman?
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2019 MINI Clubman in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2019 MINI Clubman get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 MINI Clubman range from 24 to 28 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.