MINI Countryman recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the MINI Countryman, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the MINI Countryman, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 2014–2025 with 10 recall campaigns and 136 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2025 (2), 2021 (2), and 2020 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2016 (24), 2025 (23), and 2014 (21).
- Top recall themes: Electrical, Brakes, and Engine and cooling.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Electrical system, Engine, Steering.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Electrical
2 campaigns · Years: 2020–2021These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 2025These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 24V104000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Control module
Engine and cooling
1 campaign · Years: 2019These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
- 18V465000 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel and emissions
1 campaign · Years: 2017–2019These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
- 18V557000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 2021These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 21V554000 · Seat belts
Structure
1 campaign · Years: 2025These campaigns relate to structural components such as frame/body parts that can affect crash protection or integrity.
- 24V340000 · Structure: Door
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the MINI Countryman in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system, Engine, Steering.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 23 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance: warnings, Electronic stability control (esc). |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags. |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system. |
| 2020 | 2 | 8 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Structure:body, Tires. |
| 2019 | 2 | 14 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Fuel/propulsion system, Air bags. |
| 2018 | 1 | 13 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine. |
| 2017 | 1 | 8 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Exterior lighting, Electrical system. |
| 2016 | 0 | 24 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Air bags, Electrical system. |
| 2015 | 0 | 18 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch, Power train. |
| 2014 | 0 | 21 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Structure:body. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Electrical system , Fuel system and Service brakes
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.