The largest Countryman-only recall is 18V-557, which adds a missing fuel pump crash plate to 2017–2019 models (about 9,953 vehicles). 2020–2021 plug-in hybrids had two battery campaigns, 20V-601 and 20V-490. 2011–2012 Cooper S Countrymans share the turbo coolant pump recalls. Current 2025–2026 models have small brake and seat belt campaigns.
CarWhere lists 14 documented Countryman issues, including 14 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
Third generation Countryman problems (2025–present)
Integrated brake module welds may break (recall 24V-697) (2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (U25, 2025–present) – 2025
- Years:
- 2025
- Powertrain:
- All
Welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing loss of power brake assist and rear brake function, and ABS and stability control may not work. Recall 24V-697 covers 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4 and Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) with many BMW and Rolls-Royce models: about 309 vehicles across those models. Dealers replace the integrated brake system.
Symptoms
- Brake warning lights
- Harder brake pedal or longer stopping distances
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- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 24V697000 (2024-09) · 309 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1][2]
Integrated brake system may malfunction (recall 26V-422) (2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (U25, 2025–present) – 2025
- Years:
- 2025
- Powertrain:
- All
The integrated brake system may lose power brake assist, or ABS and Dynamic Stability Control may not work properly. Recall 26V-422 covers 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 and Cooper S with several BMW and Rolls-Royce models: about 428 vehicles across those models. Dealers inspect the system and replace it if needed; owner letters were due August 2026.
Symptoms
- Brake or stability-control warning lights
- Harder brake pedal
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- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 26V422000 (2026-07) · 428 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [3][2]
Front seat belt retractors may be damaged (recall 25V-616) (2025–2026)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (U25, 2025–present) – 2025–2026
- Years:
- 2025–2026
- Powertrain:
- All
The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, so the belts may not restrain occupants properly in a crash. Recall 25V-616 covers 2025–2026 MINI Countryman S ALL4, Cooper and Cooper Convertible and the 2025 Countryman SE ALL4 with 2025–2026 BMW X1 and X2 models: about 1,571 vehicles across those models. Dealers replace both front retractors.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a failure; the recall record is the only way to know
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 25V616000 (2025-09) · 1,571 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4][2]
Rear seat belt retractors may not lock (recall 25V-717) (2026)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (U25, 2025–present) – 2026
- Years:
- 2026
- Powertrain:
- All
The housing pin in the rear seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, so the belt may not lock as intended. The recall covers 2026 Countryman S ALL4 models with 2026 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1 and X2 models: about 1,024 vehicles across those models. Dealers replace the affected rear belts.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a failure; the recall record is the only way to know
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 25V717000 (2025-10) · 1,024 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5][6]
Rear armrest may detach in a side air bag deployment (recall 24V-340) (2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (U25, 2025–present) – 2025
- Years:
- 2025
- Powertrain:
- All
On certain 2025 Countryman S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 models, the rear door armrest bracket may be loose, so the armrest could detach or block the thorax air bag. Nine vehicles, all still in dealer stock; dealers replace the rear door panels.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a failure; the recall record is the only way to know
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 24V340000 (2024-05) · 9 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [7][6]
Front body structure bolts may be loose (recall 24V-711) (2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Third generation (U25, 2025–present) – 2025
- Years:
- 2025
- Powertrain:
- All
The bolts joining the front body structure to the chassis may not be tightened properly on certain 2025 Countryman S ALL4 models and 2023–2024 BMW 228i models. Seven vehicles across those models. Dealers inspect and tighten the bolts.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a failure; the recall record is the only way to know
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 24V711000 (2024-09) · 7 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [8][6]
Second generation Countryman problems (2017–2024)
Missing fuel pump crash protection plate (recall 18V-557) (2017–2019)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (F60, 2017–2024) – 2017–2019
- Years:
- 2017–2019
- Powertrain:
- Gasoline
2017–2019 Countryman models may be missing a crash protection plate near the high-pressure fuel pump, so a crash could damage the pump and leak fuel. About 9,953 vehicles. Dealers install the plate.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a failure; the recall record is the only way to know
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 18V557000 (2018-08) · 9,953 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [9][6]
Plug-in hybrid battery debris; do not charge until fixed (recall 20V-601) (2020–2021)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (F60, 2017–2024) – 2020–2021
- Years:
- 2020–2021
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L plug-in hybrid (Cooper SE Countryman ALL4)
Debris may have entered the high-voltage battery cells during production, which could cause a short circuit and fire. The recall covers 2020–2021 Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 models with BMW 330e, 530e, 745Le, X3 xDrive30e, X5 xDrive45e and i8 plug-in hybrids: about 4,509 vehicles across those models. Until the remedy was done, drivers were told not to charge. Dealers inspect and replace battery modules as needed.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a failure; the recall record is the only way to know
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 20V601000 (2020-09) · 4,509 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [10][6]
Plug-in hybrid battery may short-circuit (recall 20V-490) (2020)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (F60, 2017–2024) – 2020
- Years:
- 2020
- Powertrain:
- 1.5L plug-in hybrid (Cooper SE Countryman ALL4)
Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between hybrid battery cells and short-circuit the battery, a fire risk. The recall covers 2020 Countryman SE ALL4 models with BMW 330e, X3 xDrive30e and X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrids: about 713 vehicles across those models. Dealers inspect and replace battery modules as needed.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a failure; the recall record is the only way to know
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 20V490000 (2020-08) · 713 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [11][6]
Steering tie rod may break (recall 19V-601) (2018–2019)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (F60, 2017–2024) – 2018–2019
- Years:
- 2018–2019
- Powertrain:
- All
The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, causing excessive wear and eventually breakage. The recall covers certain 2018–2019 Countryman, JCW Countryman and Cooper S Convertible models plus BMW X1 and X2 models: 32 vehicles across those models. Dealers inspect and replace tie rods and ball joints as needed.
Symptoms
- Clunking or loose steering
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- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 19V601000 (2019-08) · 32 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [12][6]
Crankshaft sensor firmware can cause a stall (recall 18V-465) (2018–2019)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (F60, 2017–2024) – 2018–2019
- Years:
- 2018–2019
- Powertrain:
- Gasoline engines
The crankshaft sensor may have incorrect firmware and not read the reluctor ring properly, which can stall the engine. The expanded recall covers 2018–2019 MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper ALL4, Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, JCW ALL4), Cooper, Cooper S, JCW and Clubman models with many 2018–2019 BMW models: about 5,309 vehicles across those models. Dealers replace the sensor.
Symptoms
- Engine stalls while driving
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- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 18V465000 (2018-07) · 5,309 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [13][2]
Passenger seat belt locking retractor may release early (recall 21V-554) (2021)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Second generation (F60, 2017–2024) – 2021
- Years:
- 2021
- Powertrain:
- All
The front passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor may deactivate before the webbing fully retracts. Recall 21V-554 covers 2021 MINI Countryman (including the Cooper S E ALL4), Clubman, Hardtop and Convertible models and dozens of BMW, Rolls-Royce and Toyota Supra models: about 21,537 vehicles across those models. Dealers inspect and, if needed, replace the retractor.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a failure; the recall record is the only way to know
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 21V554000 (2021-07) · 21,537 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [14][2]
First generation Countryman problems (2011–2016)
Turbo auxiliary coolant pump can overheat (recall 12V-008) (2011)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–2016) – 2011
- Years:
- 2011
- Powertrain:
- 1.6L turbo (Cooper S, JCW)
The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has a circuit board that can malfunction, overheat and smolder, which could cause a fire. Recall 12V-008 covers 2011 Cooper S Countryman models with 2007–2011 Cooper S, Clubman S and JCW models, built November 14, 2006 to January 18, 2011: about 90,368 vehicles across those models. Dealers replace the pump free of charge.
Symptoms
- Burning smell or smoke from the engine bay
- Coolant or overheating warnings
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 12V008000 (2012-01) · 90,368 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [15][2]
Auxiliary coolant pump can overheat, second campaign (recall 18V-248) (2011–2012)
Safety recall- Generation:
- First generation (2011–2016) – 2011–2012
- Years:
- 2011–2012
- Powertrain:
- 1.6L turbo (Cooper S, JCW)
A second campaign for the same part: the electric auxiliary water pump may fail and its circuit board can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Recall 18V-248 covers 2011–2012 Cooper S Countryman and Cooper S Countryman ALL4 with other MINI Cooper S and JCW models, along with BMW and Rolls-Royce models: about 47,806 vehicles across those models. Dealers replace the pump.
Symptoms
- Burning smell or smoke from the engine bay
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 18V248000 (2018-04) · 47,806 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [16][2]