MINI Countryman (2019) Fuel Leak Recall: Crash Risk Without Protection Plate
BMW is recalling 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles that may lack a crash protection plate, risking fuel leaks and fire during crashes. Owners will receive free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles that may be missing a crash protection plate near the fuel pump. This could cause fuel leaks and fire risk during crashes if the plate is not installed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224212-mini-countryman-2019-fuel-leak-recall-crash-risk-without-protection.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224212-mini-countryman-2019-fuel-leak-recall-crash-risk-without-protection · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V557000
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“MINI Countryman (2019) Fuel Leak Recall: Crash Risk Without Protection Plate.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224212-mini-countryman-2019-fuel-leak-recall-crash-risk-without-protection. Based on NHTSA recall #18V557000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V557000).
Why it’s dangerous
Without the crash protection plate, the fuel pump can become damaged in a crash. This may cause fuel leaks that could lead to fire if not properly secured.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle lacks the crash protection plate during a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman has a crash protection plate near the fuel pump. The plate may be missing, especially in vehicles where the fuel pump is not properly protected.
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What to do — step by step
Check for Crash Protection Plate
Inspect your vehicle for the crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump.
Contact MINI for Repair
Contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 to schedule a free repair installation.
What NHTSA says to do
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Interim owner letters mailed
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 #18V557000 (August 23, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.
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