2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN

2 recalls, 3 complaints - 5 TSBs

21V554000 Jul 21, 2021
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (2... Read more
Consequence
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls ... Read more
21,537 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
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
4,509 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN Oct 2, 2025
Incident date: Jul 10, 2025
Transmission losing power while driving. This is a known safety hazard with this 10R80 10 speed transmission with a poorly designed CDF drum. Ford chooses to wait and hope for power train warranty to expire so can be fixed at customer’s expense. This is a safety issue. If I was entering a roadway ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 26, 2021
Incident date: May 10, 2021
The vehicle brakes during turns in the road when it is inappropriate. Has led to braking almost to a stop on the highway in one incident and could possibly cause a rear end collision. It has done this around 30 times in the past year of owning the vehicle and has begun to cause anxiety on the road d... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Oct 26, 2021
Incident date: May 10, 2021
The vehicle brakes during turns in the road when it is inappropriate. Has led to braking almost to a stop on the highway in one incident and could possibly cause a rear end collision. It has done this around 30 times in the past year of owning the vehicle and has begun to cause anxiety on the road d... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN

2021 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWD

CategoryRating
Rollover Risk 0.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 MINI COUNTRYMAN

5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
160000 STRUCTURE2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
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
SIM630122 Feb 6, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Lights.
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

MINI COUNTRYMAN - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 2 35 View
2024 0 1 View
2023 0 1 View
2022 0 2 View
2021 (current) 2 3
2020 2 8 View
2019 2 15 View
2018 2 15 View
2017 2 9 View
2016 1 24 View
2015 0 18 View
2014 0 23 View

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