2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2018 Mini Countryman. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Mini dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Mini Countryman. Check your Countryman by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mini Countryman. Mini has issued at least 14 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Read Mini Countryman owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Mini Countryman. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was excessively difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11728346
“While driving, the steering wheel gets stuck and very hard to maneuver. I have seen a recall for this car but when i entered by VIN, it was not included on the recall. The problem had happened several times.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11634488
“My engine malfunctioned after the module under the back seat was wet from an unknown water leak in the vehicle. My vehicle lost power without warning until I came to a complete stop on the side of a very busy highway.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11589841
“Fuel sensor failed and due to tank pressure that would not release properly, according to repair shop. Among other safety issues, this caused me to not be able to open the gas tank to refill the gas tank. This has been ongoing.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11501422
“•What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I had brake caliper repaired on front right wheel, on 5/5/20. Had to have service on same brake caliper on 10/5/21 - revealed caliper froze causing excessive bakes wear.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11436356
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2018 Mini Countryman is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Mini dealer.