Mini Countryman reliability
The Mini Countryman fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 15.3% of 45,284 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
20 DVSA recalls for the Mini Countryman
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Adaption Measure for the Emission Control System R60 / R61 N47T
For certain vehicles BMW Group has developed a package of measures (hardware and software) for the emission control system of the MINI R60/R61.
Fix: Installation of the hardware package including the required software measures
Recalled models: Countryman · 16,682 vehicles
Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats
On affected vehicles either one or both of the outer most rear seats may not have been manufactured correctly and the sensitivity sensor may be deformed. If the sensor is not functioning correctly there is a risk the seat belt may not operate as intended.
Fix: On affected vehicles the affected seatbelts will be checked and replaced.
Recalled models: Countryman · 490 vehicles
Front Seat Belt Retractor
On affected vehicles the front seat belts may have damage to the torsion bar caused during manufacture. The retention function of the seat belt may not perform as expected in the event of an accident.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have the affected seatbelts replaced.
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 372 vehicles
Checking the Threaded Connection of Grounding Cable PCU48
On affected vehicles the ground connection cable on the 48V power supply control unit may not have been torqued to the correct specification.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have the ground connection checked and re-torqued. If required the relevant cable and Power Control Unit will be replaced.
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 141 vehicles
Rework Front End Threaded Connection (MINI)
On affected vehicles the screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required.
Fix: The screws will be replaced if necessary and correctly torqued.
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 1 vehicles
Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement
On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.
Recalled models: Countryman · 21 vehicles
Integrated Braking System
On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
Fix: Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 6,227 vehicles
Replace Rear Door Panel
On affected vehicles the armrest on the rear door trim may not be secured to the correct specification which could damage side air bag during deployment
Fix: On affected vehicles the affected rear door trim will be replaced
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 8 vehicles
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
Fix: The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 17,921 vehicles
The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged
The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt�s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if they are found to have been damaged.
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 1,441 vehicles
Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit
A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.
Fix: Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 627 vehicles
Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit
In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.
Fix: Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 74 vehicles
The exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak over time
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module cooler could leak over time
Fix: The EGR cooler will be inspected on the affected vehicles and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 71,128 vehicles
If the head air bag is deployed the ignitor may separate from the inflator
Curtain airbags may have propellant which may have a humidity level higher than specification and in the event of a collision may not deploy correctly increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Replace the airbags on affected vehicles.
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 161 vehicles
The steering gear tie rod may not have been assembled with the required spherical washer
The steering gear tie rod may not have been assembled with a required spherical washer
Fix: Both steering gear tie rods will be checked and if affected tie rod/s and accompanying swivel bearing/s will be replaced
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 19 vehicles
Software fault in crankshaft sensor
The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
Recalled models: MINI Countryman · 1,642 vehicles
Crash protection plate for the high pressure fuel pump was not installed in 3 cylinder petrol engines
A crash protection plate for the high pressure fuel pump was not installed in 3-cylinder petrol engines.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the crash protection plate will be retrofitted.
Recalled models: MINI Countryman · 7,132 vehicles
Software fault with crankshaft sensor
The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault. The crankshaft sensor cannot process the signal values from the crankshaft transmitter due to an improper firmware level. The firmware does not compensate sufficiently the temperature gradients and the magnetic field strength of the sensor electronic. If the crankshaft sensor cannot process the signal values from the transmitter the Digital Diesel Electronic (DDE) will notice that and change to the emergency operation mode. The emergency mode will be displayed by the check control message �engine malfunction�. The driver may notice a rough running engine and a reduced driving power (70%). However an engine stalling during driving conditions cannot be excluded.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
Recalled models: MINI Countryman · 4,025 vehicles
Front axle swivel bearings may not have been produced to specification
Due to a fault in the supplier production process the swivel bearings on the front axle of the affected vehicles may not have been produced to specification. Due to an insufficient heat treatment the fracture strain has been reduced. The affected swivel bearings could break causing loss of wheel guidance during driving.
Fix: On the affected vehicles both swivel bearings will be checked and if necessary replaced with a part produced to specification.
Recalled models: MINI Countryman · 100 vehicles
Risk of fire
In certain conditions moisture could gain entry into the wiring connector that powers the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and the EPS unit. This moisture can then in very rare cases penetrate the EPS through the ground pin and cause overheating of the ground connector pin which can in turn lead to fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the supplementary wiring harness with one that has an improved connector sealing arrangement.
Recalled models: MINI COUNTRYMAN · 19,168 vehicles
Checking a Mini Countryman before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.