2016 Mini Countryman Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2016 Mini Countryman recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Mini Countryman.

Most common 2016 Mini Countryman problems

Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	5
Electrical System	4
Engine	4
Unknown Or Other	3
Structure	2
Steering	2
Seat Belts	2
Power Train	2

What owners report

2025-10-04, Structure
Nada

2025-09-09, Power Train
This complaint concerns my 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman S, All-Wheel Drive. About four months ago, I began experiencing wobbling and noise when making turns at low speed. I took the vehicle to multiple repair shops for diagnosis. The first shop recommended replacing the clutch pack assembly ($2,626 + tax). The second shop suggested replacing the transfer case (~$2,928 + tax). Based on that, I purchased a used transfer case ($407) and had a third shop install it ($580), but the issue persisted. I then went to a fourth shop, which again insisted it was a transfer case problem. However, since my vehicle is relatively new with low mileage, they recommended reinstalling the original transfer c

2024-01-03, Seat Belts
Seat Belt retractors on both drivers and passenger side failed. At the time of failure, seat belt would become loose then the locking mechanism of the retractor would engage and not disengage again. Even once the seat belt was retracted all the way to its storage position, the locking mechanism will not release. The driver side retractor failed and was replaced under certified preowned warranty on or around 06/03/2021 at Mini of Monrovia. No reason was given at this time as to why the failure had occurred. The passenger side retractor failed in the exact same manner on 11/17/2023 and the drivers side failed again on 12/05/2023. The vehicle was taken to Principal BMW Mini of San Antonio on 12

2023-08-22, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2016 Mini Cooper S Countryman. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power; however, the contact was able to safely pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality; however, the failure had since become a regular occurrence. Several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was water damage within the footwell control module, and water damage to the ignition control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical Sy

2022-12-16, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2016 Mini Cooper S Countryman. The contact stated that intermittently the “Passenger restraint system malfunction - Fault in passenger-restraint system affecting air bag - Consult Nearest Service Center" message was displayed while the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front passenger’s side seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was reoccurring more frequently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

2016 Mini Countryman questions

Does the 2016 Mini Countryman have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Mini Countryman at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mini Countryman?

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (5), Electrical System (4), Engine (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Mini Countryman has been fixed?

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