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2020 MINI Countryman Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2020 MINI Countryman, affecting electrical system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized MINI dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Sep 30, 2020
Owner complaints
6

All 2020 MINI Countryman recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 20V601000Sep 30, 2020Electrical System4,509 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

    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 during their production.

    Risk: 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 paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  2. NHTSA 20V490000Aug 18, 2020Electrical System713 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

    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.

    Risk: 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 vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2020 MINI Countryman have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 MINI Countryman, covering electrical system.
Are 2020 MINI Countryman recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2020 MINI Countryman?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 20V601000, reported Sep 30, 2020, concerning the electrical system.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.