MINI Countryman recalls & complaint record (MY 2017–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 8 recall campaigns and 59 consumer complaints for the MINI Countryman (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Electrical System, Engine, Service Brakes. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the Countryman costs to own.

Every MINI Countryman recall campaign, by year

All 8 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the Countryman (MY 2017–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2024 — 2 campaigns

Air Bags24V340000 · May 15, 2024 · about 9 vehicles
Risk: A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right rear side door panels, free of charge.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)24V104000 · February 12, 2024 · about 266,716 vehicles
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.

2021 — 1 campaign

Seat Belts21V554000 · July 21, 2021 · about 21,537 vehicles
Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge.

2020 — 2 campaigns

Electrical System20V601000 · September 30, 2020 · about 4,509 vehicles
Risk: The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Remedy: BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge.
Electrical System20V490000 · August 18, 2020 · about 713 vehicles
Risk: A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge.

2018 — 2 campaigns

Fuel System18V557000 · August 23, 2018 · about 9,953 vehicles
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.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge.
Engine And Engine Cooling18V465000 · July 12, 2018 · about 5,309 vehicles
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge.

2017 — 1 campaign

Trailer Hitches17E051000 · September 17, 2017 · about 166 vehicles
Risk: If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge.

Where the Countryman’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (8 campaigns total): Electrical System (2), Air Bags (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Seat Belts (1), Fuel System (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Trailer Hitches (1).

Complaints by reported area (59 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Electrical System (14), Engine (9), Service Brakes (9), Steering (8), Fuel/Propulsion System (6), Forward Collision Avoidance (5).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the Countryman (MY 2017–2026) include 4 crash reports, 2 fire reports, 3 injury reports and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the Countryman costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used Countryman harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: 2026 MINI Countryman S All4 cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the MINI Countryman have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the MINI Countryman (MY 2017–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious Countryman recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 24V104000 (February 12, 2024, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)), affecting about 266,716 vehicles: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my Countryman has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the Countryman cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the Countryman cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Countryman nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2017–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.