Mini Countryman Recalls

The MINI Countryman has 9 recalls spanning 2017 through 2025, with the most serious recent issue affecting 2025 models where the integrated brake system can malfunction, causing a loss of power brake assist that extends stopping distances and disabling anti-lock brakes and stability control.

The 2025 model year also has a separate recall covering certain S ALL4 and JCW ALL4 trims where a rear door armrest support bracket can come loose and allow the armrest to detach during a side airbag deployment, potentially striking a rear occupant or blocking the airbag from inflating correctly. On 2024 models, a compliance label lists an incorrect manufacture year, which can cause confusion when identifying the vehicle.

The 2021 model year has two recalls tied to the hybrid battery on SE ALL4 variants: debris that entered battery cells during production can cause an internal short circuit and raise the risk of fire. There is also a seat belt retractor issue on 2021 models where the retractor can fail to function as intended in a crash, reducing restraint effectiveness.

Going back to 2019, the steering tie rod ends on certain vehicles may be missing a washer, leading to accelerated wear and eventual breakage that causes a loss of steering control. That same model year has a crankshaft sensor with incorrect firmware that can prevent the engine from reading crankshaft input correctly, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly.

The 2020 model year carries an additional hybrid battery recall on SE ALL4 variants, where loose welding beads inside the battery pack can create a conductive path between cells, short-circuit the battery, and raise the risk of fire. On 2017-2019 models, a missing crash protection plate near the high-pressure fuel pump means a collision can damage the pump, cause a fuel leak, and increase fire risk.