NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the anti-lock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Mini Countryman S All4.
27 mpg combined
8.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the braking and stability systems, where the loss of power brake assist can significantly extend stopping distances and a failure of the anti-lock braking or stability control can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
The braking system concern covers two related issues that have been filed across multiple campaigns: power brake assist can drop out, requiring much greater pedal force to slow the vehicle, and the anti-lock braking and dynamic stability control systems can stop functioning, removing the electronic aids that help the driver maintain control during hard braking or a skid. On the structural side, bolts connecting the front body structure to the chassis may not have been properly tightened, and a loose front body structure can fail to absorb and redirect crash energy the way it was designed to, leaving occupants with less protection in a collision. There is also a seatbelt concern: both front seatbelt retractors contain a torsion bar that may have been damaged during assembly. That internal damage can prevent the retractor from locking up and holding the belt taut in a crash, reducing how well the belt restrains the occupant.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the anti-lock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
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What the fix does
The integrated brake system will be inspected and replaced if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during manufacturing, potentially affecting seat belt function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts connecting the front body structure to the chassis may not be properly tightened, potentially causing structural issues.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front structure bolts and tighten them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Welds in the servomotor of the brake control module may break, causing loss of power brake assist, rear braking, and potentially the antilock brake and stability control systems.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.