2020 MINI COUNTRYMAN
2 recalls, 8 complaints - 4 TSBs
20V601000 Sep 30, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells d... Read more
Consequence
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. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift padd... Read more
20V490000 Aug 18, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.
Consequence
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. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Jun 6, 2025
Incident date: Jun 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 6, 2025
Incident date: Jun 2, 2025
I am reporting a persistent and safety-relevant defect in my 2012 Jeep Wrangler with the 3.6L Pentastar engine. The vehicle is experiencing misfires on multiple cylinders, especially cylinders 1 and 5, triggering codes P0300, P0301, and P0305. These misfires result in loss of power, hesitation, and ... Read more
STEERING
Aug 14, 2023
Incident date: May 13, 2021
I was driving along & all of a sudden my car under side make a funny sound and stopped moving forward. I am a single mother & I had my 4 year old son with me. I had to call a tow company & they took it to a repair shop. They charged me $100 to tell me the transmission was gone & metal pieces were in... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2023
Incident date: May 13, 2021
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that after the dealer performed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V560000 (Electrical System), the new battery charge range allowed for up to 90 miles, whereas the older battery allowed for up to 150 miles before recharging... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 24, 2022
Incident date: Feb 24, 2022
TRUNK/REAR HATCH POWER LIFT WILL ENAGE IF KEY FOB HAS HATCH BUTTON PRESSED WHILE CAR IS IN DRIVE OR IN MOTION. HATCH WILL RAISE CREATING SITUATION WHERE OBJECTS CAN FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. DISCUSSION WITH DEALER REVEALED OTHERS HAVE SAME ISSUE ONLY ON THE COUNTRYMAN MODELS AND DEALER DOES NOT HAVE ... Read more
TIRES
Dec 23, 2021
Incident date: Dec 22, 2021
225 /45 R19 Uneven wear of the tires. Excessive wear inspite of brand new vehicle, 2 wheel alignments done on the vehicle in an attempt to stop the excessive wear of the tires. The Front right side tire collapsed causing my car to veer into a curb. The other three tires have less than 20% thread and... Read more
WHEELS
Feb 17, 2021
Incident date: Jul 8, 2020
MY 2020 AWD MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN WAS SOLD TO ME WITH "PERFORMANCE" TIRES; NO DISCLOSURE OF THIS FACT WAS PROVIDED DURING THE SALES PROCESS. SOON AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE, ONE TIRE PICKED UP A NAIL CAUSING LOSS OF PRESSURE. DURING THE PROCESS OF FIXING THE PROBLEM, I LEARNED THAT THE ... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 9, 2021
Incident date: Feb 1, 2021
WHILE DRIVING IN 10 DEGREE F WEATHER, THE MINI COUNTRYMAN OVERHEATED WITHIN 3 MILES OF DRIVING FROM ORIGINALLY TURNING THE CAR ON (10 MINUTES OF RUN TIME). THE DEALERSHIP NOTED THAT A ROCK PASSED THROUGH THE GRILL THAT PROTECTS THE AUXILLARY COOLING RADIATOR AND DAMAGED THE RADIATOR, CAUSING A LEAK.... Read more
1 injured
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2020 MINI COUNTRYMAN
2020 Mini Countryman 5 HB FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover Risk | 0.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 MINI COUNTRYMAN
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
M640116
Jan 19, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
M511616
Nov 2, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
M610607
Oct 25, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, m
M840322
Sep 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, MINI Assistance and emergency call voice) can no longer be used regionally in the US
MINI COUNTRYMAN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MINI COUNTRYMAN across all model years (2016, 2025).
13
Total Recalls
154
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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