This page covers 2 recalls and 15 owner complaints for the 2025 Mini Countryman.
For the 2025 MINI Countryman, the complaint set is small, 15 total, so no single system dominates heavily, but a few patterns appear across multiple reports. Owners describe the forward collision avoidance and driver assistance systems behaving erratically, with unexpected activation or failure to respond as expected. Brake complaints center on a jolting or binding sensation at full stops, with some owners noting uneven brake application they associate with rotor surface issues. A handful of reports describe electrical and infotainment disruptions, screen blackouts, system reboots mid-drive, and Bluetooth or CarPlay dropping connections repeatedly during operation. One report mentions the drive mode selector becoming unresponsive, which owners say affects throttle and braking feel. A single report describes a sunroof shattering without apparent cause.
15
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 MINI Countryman has 2 recalls, the most serious involving the integrated brake system, which can lose power assist and cause the anti-lock brakes and stability control to stop working, increasing stopping distances and raising the risk of losing control.
The second recall affects S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 trims: a rear door armrest support bracket may not be properly secured, allowing the armrest to break free during a side airbag deployment. A loose armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or block the thorax airbag from deploying correctly.
At a glance
What can fail
The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panels may not be properly secured, which could cause the armrest to detach if the airbag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both the left and right rear side door panels at no charge.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the antilock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
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.
