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BMW MINI Clubman (2019) Recall: Engine Stall Risk

BMW recalls certain 2019 MINI Clubman vehicles due to potential engine stall causing crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free crankshaft sensor replacement.

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What happened, in plain English

BMW is recalling certain 2019 MINI Clubman vehicles because a faulty crankshaft sensor could cause the car to stall, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should get the sensor replaced at no cost to prevent dangerous stalling. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224211-bmw-mini-clubman-2019-recall-engine-stall-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224211-bmw-mini-clubman-2019-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V465000

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“BMW MINI Clubman (2019) Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224211-bmw-mini-clubman-2019-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V465000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V465000).

Why it’s dangerous

The crankshaft sensor may have incorrect firmware that prevents it from properly reading the engine's rotation. This can cause the vehicle to stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2019 MINI Clubman vehicles with the specific model codes listed in the recall notice are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the risk of a crash if the car stalls unexpectedly.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your vehicle is listed in the recall notice, which includes specific model years and trim levels like 2019 MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4). The recall began on September 6, 2018.

  • Brand
    BMW
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact BMW Customer Service

    Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free crankshaft sensor replacement.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 3 months.

1. Recall began: Sep 6, 201812. NHTSA received the defect report: Dec 7, 201822018
  1. Recall began
  2. NHTSA received the defect report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V465000 (December 7, 2018)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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