MINI Countryman problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 88 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the MINI Countryman (2014–2025).

Complaints: 88
Recalls: 7
Model years: 12
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per MINI Countryman model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every MINI Countryman model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2025 Countryman	18	3	0	2	2	Electrical System
2024 Countryman	1	0	0	0	0	Airbags
2023 Countryman	2	0	0	0	0	Electrical System
2022 Countryman	2	1	0	0	0	—
2021 Countryman	2	0	0	0	2	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2020 Countryman	6	0	0	1	2	Wheels & Tires
2019 Countryman	10	1	0	0	2	Engine
2018 Countryman	7	0	0	0	1	Steering
2017 Countryman	7	0	2	0	1	Electrical System
2016 Countryman	9	0	1	0	0	Electrical System
2015 Countryman	8	0	2	0	0	Body & Structure
2014 Countryman	16	1	1	1	0	Electrical System

Most common MINI Countryman problem areas (all years)

Electrical System
27 complaints
Engine
19 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
9 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
9 complaints
Body & Structure
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Lighting
7 complaints
Airbags
6 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
5 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the MINI Countryman received by NHTSA each month.

MINI Countryman recalls

Recall 24V340000May 15, 20249 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 24V104000Feb 12, 2024266,716 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V554000Jul 21, 202121,537 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Recall 20V601000Sep 30, 20204,509 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Recall 20V490000Aug 18, 2020713 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 18V557000Aug 23, 20189,953 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019
Risk: 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.
Recall 18V465000Jul 11, 20185,309 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Other MINI models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology