Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Cooper.
The 2019 Mini Cooper is a compact hatchback built on Mini’s signature subcompact platform, powered by a fuel‑efficient 0W‑20 engine that requires a 4.5‑quart oil change interval and delivers EPA‑rated 24/32/27 mpg city/highway/combined. Its automatic S6 transmission provides smooth shifting, while the car’s overall reliability record shows only ten owner complaints and two recalls for the year—well below the series’ historical peaks, such as the 843 complaints in 2005—indicating a solid standing in the model’s long‑term reliability trajectory.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11425B3A1A5. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11425B3A1A5 alt 11428570590 |
| Engine air filter | 13718513944 |
| Spark plug | 12120040551 |
| Battery | 61217555719 alt 61216805461 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A576A9 |
| Cabin air filter | 64316835405 alt 64316835406 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 151.2 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2606 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 24 / 32 / 27 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Cooper of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hardtop John Cooper Works Knights Edition 2-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.20 sec | 14.60 sec | 228 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | Hardtop John Cooper Works Knights Edition 2-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.40 sec | 14.70 sec | 228 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | Hardtop Oxford Edition 4-door Hatchback 1.5L Turbo I-3 | 7.60 sec | 16.00 sec | 134 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | E Countryman S ALL4 1.5L Turbo I-3 + Elec 65-kW 7.6-kWh | 5.80 sec | 14.60 sec | 221 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | E Countryman S ALL4 1.5L Turbo I-3 + Elec 65-kW 7.6-kWh | 5.90 sec | 14.60 sec | 221 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | E Countryman S ALL4 1.5L Turbo I-3 + Elec 65-kW 7.6-kWh | 6.80 sec | 15.40 sec | 221 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 4.40 sec | 13.10 sec | 301 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Hardtop SE Iconic 2-door Hatchback Elec 32.6-kWh | 6.00 sec | 14.70 sec | 181 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Brake Fluid | Dot 4 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.5 qt |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 89 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 88 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 15 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 725.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 2900 |
| RPM | 725.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 725.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 2900 |
| RPM | 725.0 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
Prep Using new bolt
| 1 | 155.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. | 155 ft. lbs |
Prep Using new bolt
| 1 | 155.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. | 155 ft. lbs |
Prep Using new bolt
| 1 | 155.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. | 155 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 44 inch lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs., Step 3: 70°, Step 4: 70°. | 44 in |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: 180°. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 11.8 ft. lbs., Step 4: 11.8 ft. lbs., Step 5: 11.8 ft. lbs. Tighten fasteners from left to right starting at the center and working outward. Tighten outer fasteners in the same order as the center going from left to right. | 7.3 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 11.8 ft. lbs., Step 4: 11.8 ft. lbs., Step 5: 11.8 ft. lbs. Tighten fasteners in a crisscross pattern going from right to left. Start at the center and work outward. | 7.3 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 11.8 ft. lbs., Step 4: 11.8 ft. lbs., Step 5: 11.8 ft. lbs. Starting from center bolts: left to right tighten., then outer bolts from left to right tighten. | 7.3 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 11.8 ft. lbs., Step 4: 11.8 ft. lbs., Step 5: 11.8 ft. lbs. Start at center bolts and tighten from left to right then tighten outer bolts from left to right. | 7.3 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 11.8 ft. lbs., Step 4: 11.8 ft. lbs., Step 5: 11.8 ft. lbs. Tighten fasteners going from right to left in a crisscross pattern. Start at the center and work outwards. | 7.3 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°, Step 3: 60°. | 18 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2019 model year records 10 complaints and 2 recalls, positioned between 2018's 6 complaints and 2020's 6 complaints, representing a dramatic improvement from the 2005 peak of 843 complaints. Technical service bulletins declined to 139, continuing the downward trajectory from 190 in 2018 and 395 in 2015, though the two recalls mark an increase from the prior year's zero recalls. With zero crash complaints, zero fire complaints, and zero federal investigations, the 2019 model demonstrates the generation's late-cycle stability, with diffuse complaint categories—primarily steering-related and unspecified issues—rather than concentrated systemic defects. Against this backdrop of historically low field reports and declining technical service bulletins, the 2019 Mini Cooper presents as a statistically favorable used-car purchase with manageable recall exposure and minimal safety complaints.
All 10 complaints on record, top 6 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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…
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… 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…
Showing 5 of 139 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M010324 | 2024-10-07 | Fuel/Propulsion System | EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YRS/150,000 MLS |
| M310424 | 2024-03-04 | Suspension | During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles… |
| M511616 | 2023-11-02 | Structure | Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch… |
| M610607 | 2023-10-25 | Electrical System | MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result… |
| M540123 | 2023-08-01 | Structure | ?The panoramic roof sunblind does not close, or jams while closing. |
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4.5 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.