MINI Countryman recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 20 safety recalls naming the MINI Countryman, launched from 2013 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
MINI Countryman recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 20
- 2013 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 27 July 2026
- R/2026/284
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every MINI Countryman recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Adaption Measure for the Emission Control System R60 / R61 N47T
R/2026/284, launched 27 July 2026. Also covers the Paceman
Defect: For certain vehicles BMW Group has developed a package of measures (hardware and software) for the emission control system of the MINI R60/R61.
Remedy: Installation of the hardware package including the required software measures
Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats
R/2025/444, launched 23 October 2025, 490 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: On affected vehicles the affected seatbelts will be checked and replaced.
Front Seat Belt Retractor
R/2025/399, launched 23 September 2025. Also covers the 3 Door Hatchback, 5- Door Hatch, Convertible
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the affected seatbelts replaced.
Checking the Threaded Connection of Grounding Cable PCU48
R/2025/268, launched 18 July 2025, 141 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the ground connection cable on the 48V power supply control unit may not have been torqued to the correct specification.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the ground connection checked and re-torqued. If required the relevant cable and Power Control Unit will be replaced.
Rework Front End Threaded Connection (MINI)
R/2024/453, launched 8 November 2024, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required.
Remedy: The screws will be replaced if necessary and correctly torqued.
Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement
R/2024/415, launched 24 October 2024. Also covers the 3 Door Hatch - Ice, Aceman Bev
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.
Integrated Braking System
R/2024/385, launched 13 September 2024. Also covers the Aceman, Electric, MINI Hatch
Defect: On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
Remedy: 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.
Replace Rear Door Panel
R/2024/248, launched 14 June 2024, 8 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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
Remedy: On affected vehicles the affected rear door trim will be replaced
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
R/2022/256, launched 22 August 2022, 17,921 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Clubman, MINI Hatch
Defect: Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
Remedy: The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
THE MICRO GAS GENERATOR WITHIN THE FRONT SEATBELT'S RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED
R/2022/090, launched 30 March 2022, 1,441 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 5- Door Hatch, Clubman, Convertible
Defect: 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.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if they are found to have been damaged.
REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT
R/2020/290, launched 14 December 2020, 627 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.
Remedy: Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.
REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT
R/2020/299, launched 22 October 2020, 74 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.
Remedy: Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME
R/2020/179, launched 17 August 2020, 71,128 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, Clubman, MINI Hatch, X1
Defect: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module cooler could leak over time
Remedy: The EGR cooler will be inspected on the affected vehicles and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
IF THE HEAD AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED THE IGNITOR MAY SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR
R/2020/136, launched 18 May 2020, 161 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 5 Series, 7 Series
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Replace the airbags on affected vehicles.
THE STEERING GEAR TIE ROD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE REQUIRED SPHERICAL WASHER
R/2019/288, launched 1 April 2020, 19 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 2 Series, MINI Convertible, X1
Defect: The steering gear tie rod may not have been assembled with a required spherical washer
Remedy: Both steering gear tie rods will be checked and if affected tie rod/s and accompanying swivel bearing/s will be replaced
SOFTWARE FAULT IN CRANKSHAFT SENSOR
R/2018/260, launched 15 October 2018, 1,642 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, MINI Hatch
Defect: The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
CRASH PROTECTION PLATE FOR THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT INSTALLED IN 3 CYLINDER PETROL ENGINES
R/2018/242, launched 24 September 2018, 7,132 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A crash protection plate for the high pressure fuel pump was not installed in 3-cylinder petrol engines.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the crash protection plate will be retrofitted.
SOFTWARE FAULT WITH CRANKSHAFT SENSOR
R/2018/211, launched 20 August 2018, 4,025 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, MINI Hatch, X1, X2
Defect: 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.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.
FRONT AXLE SWIVEL BEARINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION
R/2018/171, launched 9 July 2018, 100 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 2 Series, X1
Defect: 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.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles both swivel bearings will be checked and if necessary replaced with a part produced to specification.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2013/077, launched 15 August 2013, 19,168 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Paceman
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the supplementary wiring harness with one that has an improved connector sealing arrangement.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a MINI Countryman, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a MINI dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.