YearToAvoid

2025 MINI Countryman Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2025 MINI Countryman ranks worst of 12 model years for this model, with a complaint index of 100, 17 complaints, and 2 recalls covering brakes and structure/body. Electrical System issues lead at 41% of complaints, followed by Brakes at 35%.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
100/100
#1 of 12 Countryman years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
17
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2018
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
91
94 city / 88 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2025 MINI Countryman problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System7 (41%)
  2. Brakes6 (35%)
  3. Engine4 (24%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (24%)
  5. Other4 (24%)
  6. Lane Departure2 (12%)
  7. Fuel System1 (6%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Center and driver displays shut off completely while the car was in motion, leaving no speed or system information visible.
  • All electrical systems, including the engine, lights, and computer screen, suddenly shut off while driving at 30-40 mph before power returned seconds later.
  • The interior windshield camera reportedly reached 58.4C (137.12F), hot enough to burn skin on contact.
  • During a right turn, the braking system activated and locked the brakes and steering wheel, causing the vehicle to slide toward oncoming traffic.
  • Forward collision, lane departure, blind spot, and parking collision warnings flashed repeatedly and continued even after a camera was replaced.
  • A tire came off the axle while driving on a highway, leading to a crash that totaled the vehicle.
2025 MINI Countryman complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2024Nov 2024Jan 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2024 to Jun 2026; peak Aug 2024 (2).

2025 MINI Countryman recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V340000May 15, 2024Structure & Body9 vehicles

    Structure:interior panels:door

    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.

    Risk: A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 24V104000Feb 12, 2024Brakes266,716 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module

    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.

    Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

2025 MINI Countryman fuel economy and fuel cost

City
94 MPG
Highway
88 MPG
Combined
91 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$850
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Electricity
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2025 compared with other Countryman years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023No verdict1820—
2024No verdict010—
2025Avoid10017291

All MINI Countryman years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 MINI Countryman reliable?
Among the 12 model years with data, the 2025 Countryman has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst overall, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Countryman years.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 MINI Countryman?
Electrical System complaints make up 41% of all reports, followed by Brakes at 35% and Engine and Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues each at 24%.
Does the 2025 MINI Countryman have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists two recalls: campaign 24V340000 for an improperly secured rear armrest bracket, and campaign 24V104000 for a malfunctioning integrated brake system.
How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2025 MINI Countryman?
NHTSA lists 17 complaints for the 2025 Countryman, including 2 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires or deaths reported.

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.