2021 MINI Countryman Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2021 MINI Countryman has a complaint index of 9, one of the lowest among the 12 model years with data, with only 2 complaints logged and no crashes, fires, or injuries. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this year, covering seat belt retractors and an electrical battery module.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 9/100
- #11 of 12 Countryman years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2021 MINI Countryman problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (50%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (50%)
- Fuel System1 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
2021 MINI Countryman recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V554000Jul 21, 2021Seat Belts21,537 vehicles
Seat belts
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 (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: 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 Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
- 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.
2021 compared with other Countryman years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 MINI Countryman reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Countryman has a complaint index of 9, among the lowest of all 12 model years tracked, with only 2 complaints on file.
- Does the 2021 MINI Countryman have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Countryman: one for seat belt retractors and one for an electrical battery module that may need replacement.
- What problems have owners reported with the 2021 MINI Countryman?
- Owners filed only 2 complaints, one involving the engine and one involving the fuel system, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
- How does the 2021 Countryman compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 9, the 2021 Countryman ranks near the low end of reported problems compared to years like 2016 (index 91, Avoid) and 2025 (index 100, Avoid).