Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2025 MINI Countryman, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system8
- Forward collision avoidance5
- Service brakes5
- Unknown or other4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Exterior lighting2
- Lane departure2
- Electronic stability control (esc)2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Fuel/propulsion system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2025 MINI Countryman failed the safety check 0.17% of the time — 50% less often than the average 2025 passenger car (0.34%). Median odometer at inspection: 328 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 2025 MINI Countryman cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 hybrid (115 kW, 154 hp) and 2.0 hybrid (150 kW, 201 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hybrid | 115 kW 154 hp | 422 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 150 kW 201 hp | 93 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
1,736 first registered in 2025 are on Dutch roads; 5% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €51,840.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
12,180 cars built in 2025 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 43 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
25 of these cars first registered in 2025 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
446 2025 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2025 MINI Countryman.
| 2025487 17 Sept 2025 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during production. As a result, the seat belt(s) may not hold a person in place durin… |
| 2024539 18 Sept 2024 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, a motor in the integrated brake control module could fail and cause reduced power brake assist and a loss of rear hydraulic brakes… |
| 2024544 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2024456 12 Aug 2024 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the integrated brake system could cause reduced power brake assist. As a result, there may be reduced braking and t… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What MINI told its dealers about the 2025 MINI Countryman: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010769 | When turning the steering wheel left or right at speeds below 3 mph, a whirring or buzzing type soundmay be heard. |
| 11009419 | When the customer attempts to use the Bluetooth system, they find it is not functioning. It is not possible toestablish a connection to any paired devices. Additionally, the Bluetooth function can no longer be activatedin the Mobile Device menu. The following fault memory entries are present: A76319 - Bluetooth module: Communication to hardware failed B7F921 BT/Wi-Fi function is not available |
| 11009009 | If the clips securing taillight covers have a poor sealing ability on the body, water intrusion may occur in luggage compartment. |
| 11008124 | During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer CV boots. |
| 11006749 | While opening the door, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake. |
| 11005249 | A vibration on the steering wheel in combination with a humming type of noise may be noticed when the steering returns to the straight-ahead position while driving or maneuvering at speeds below 7 mph. |
| 11000571 | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the HU has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have been improved The AC charging abort error has been fixed Remote Control Parking without function |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)