CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Mini Countryman has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (1 report).
2021 Mini Countryman recalls
Passenger seat belt may release early in a crash
The passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor may deactivate early, before the webbing has fully retracted.
Battery Debris Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk
Debris may have entered one or more hybrid battery cells during production.
Most common 2021 Mini Countryman problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
My 2021 MINI Cooper Countryman S model with John Cooper Works had to have a part replaced, a valve part, that allows the fuel tank to release air from the fuel tank. I had a message or symbol on the dash with an alert that would come on but then go away. I took it to the Sewell BMW MINI dealership in Plano, TX, on Spring Creek Parkway, and they diagnosed it and fixed it. The buildup of the air in the gas tank could have caused an explosion. Luckily, it was covered under my OEM warranty.
The vehicle brakes during turns in the road when it is inappropriate. Has led to braking almost to a stop on the highway in one incident and could possibly cause a rear end collision. It has done this around 30 times in the past year of owning the vehicle and has begun to cause anxiety on the road due to not knowing when it will activate. It also has not warned during near front end collisions when it should have. The software is faulty and I have brought it to the Mini of Dallasâ attention as well as the Mini of Arlington and the Mini/BMW N. America executive customer relations team which set up an appointment once for it to be inspected but then they said they couldnât ârecreate the
2021 Mini Countryman questions
Does the 2021 Mini Countryman have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Mini Countryman: Passenger seat belt may release early in a crash; Battery Debris Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mini Countryman?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1), Forward Collision Avoidance (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Mini Countryman has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.