2021 Mini Countryman
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-26
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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My 2021 MINI Cooper Countryman S model with John Cooper Works had to have a part replaced, a valve part, that allows the fuel tank to release air from the fuel tank.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-02
Forward collision avoidance
1 of 2 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
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2021-09-03Seat belts21V554000 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),...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Mini Countryman — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V601000 · Electrical system
- Recall 21V554000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2021 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 2021 Mini Countryman?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 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.