2020 Mini Countryman
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
2 of 6 total reports mention: engine.
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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).
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-09
use of USB on steering coulomb causes short and disables power steering while driving. Known issue yet customers still paying for repair. Motor mount, trans mission mount break, torn, causing potential fatal condition.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-06
Also filed under Steering
Wheels
1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-17
Tires
1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-23
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Steering
1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-10-12Electrical system20V490000 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.
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.
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2020-11-24Electrical system20V601000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Mini Countryman — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V490000 · Electrical system
- Recall 20V601000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Mini Countryman reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mini Countryman?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Mini Countryman have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.