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2025 Mini Countryman reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Mini Countryman holds 17 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 9 per year. It is too early to rank against other Countryman years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Thorax air bag and Electronic stability control (ESC).

2012 Mini Countryman
Photo by Harvey Bold, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0
Complaints

17

Per year

9

Recalls

2

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 17), then Forward collision avoidance (4) and Service brakes (4). The most filings arrived in 2024 (7 of 17). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 Countryman has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Mini Countryman. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall air bags, side and window, thorax air bag 2024-05-15 · NHTSA campaign 24V340000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 vehicles. The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panel may be improperly secured, allowing the armrest to detach during an air bag deployment.
Remedy Dealers will replace the left and right rear side door panels, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Electronic stability control (ESC) 2024-02-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V104000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

Complaints by component (17 total)

Electrical system
7
Forward collision avoidance
4
Service brakes
4
Speed control
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Exterior lighting
2
Hydraulic brakes
2
Lane departure
2
Engine
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

720244202562026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "On May 29, 2026, my 2025 MINI Countryman SE (battery-electric) became completely immobilized when the charging connector locked into the vehicle's charge port and could not be released. With the connector locked in, the…"
    Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-06-26
  • "My panoramic sunroof exploded while driving. Sounded like we were shot at. The vehicle is currently at MINI of Des Moines. It can be inspected. USAA is sending an appraiser to the shop to assess damages. This is a known…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-28
  • "Vehicle exhibits persistent, intermittent failure of Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Phone fails to pair, drops all connection mid-drive (all displays including speed, navigation, etc go dead), and disconnects…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Speed control · filed 2026-05-04
  • "I was driving my 2025 MINI JCW on a partly cloudy day 42degrees Fahrenheit. I was diving between 35 and 40 mph when the sunroof exploded. There weren't other vehicles nearby, and I didnt hear any rock hit, it just…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-04-17
  • "The vehicle experienced intermittent electrical failures, including screen blackouts/reboots during startup and while driving. These events affected visibility of vehicle information and settings. The drive mode…"
    Electrical system, Speed control, Service brakes · filed 2026-02-03

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2025 MINI Countryman SE 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Countryman S All4 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) All-wheel drive 24 32 27 MPG $2950
Countryman SE ALL4 (18 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 99 94 96 MPG / 212 mi range $800
Countryman SE ALL4 (19 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 94 88 91 MPG / 204 mi range $850

Specs and fitment

F60 Countryman, 2017–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (1.5L and 2.0L)
Tire size 225/50R18, 225/45R19, 225/55R17 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V557000 covers certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high-pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in a crash and increase fire risk. Recall 19V601000 covers certain 2019 Countryman and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles (among BMW X1/X2 and MINI Cooper S Convertible). The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear and eventual breakage with loss of vehicle control.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Mini Countryman reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Mini Countryman holds 17 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 9 per year. It is too early to rank against other Countryman years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Thorax air bag and Electronic stability control (ESC).

What are common problems with a 2025 Mini Countryman?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (7 of 17), then Forward collision avoidance (4) and Service brakes (4). The most filings arrived in 2024 (7 of 17). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2025 Mini Countryman more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Countryman has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Mini Countryman been recalled?

The 2025 Mini Countryman has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Mini Countryman?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2025 Mini Countryman with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Mini Countryman get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Mini Countryman is 71.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US MINI Countryman use?

0W-20 (1.5L and 2.0L)

What tire sizes fit a US MINI Countryman?

Published US specs commonly list front 225/50R18, 225/45R19, 225/55R17 (trim-dependent) and rear 225/50R18, 225/45R19, 225/55R17 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US MINI Countryman?

Recall 18V557000 covers certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high-pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in a crash and increase fire risk. Recall 19V601000 covers certain 2019 Countryman and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles (among BMW X1/X2 and MINI Cooper S Convertible). The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear and eventual breakage with loss of vehicle control.