2013 Mini Cooper Countryman problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (6) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (2) · Tires (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (141)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-21 · M610226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a 12-volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programmingprocedure- the mini footwell module (frm) may become unresponsive. as a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system-related issues may occur: headlights including the high beam
Electrical System 2026-05-06 · M010616 · Warranty Program/Extension
the footwell module (frm) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Electrical System 2026-04-30 · M610226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a 12-volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test, and/or programming procedure- the mini footwell module (frm) may become unresponsive. as a result, one or more of the following vehicle electric system-related issues may occur: headlights including the high bea
Electrical System 2025-03-18 · M010616 · Warranty Program/Extension
the footwell module (frm) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Structure:body 2025-02-21 · M010616 · Warranty Program/Extension
the footwell module (frm) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Electrical System 2024-02-01 · M610124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers with a genuine mini ã¢ââclick and drive systemã¢ââ (c&d) accessory installed may complain of steering system check control messages (ccm) and reduced steering functionality. the concern starts after a software update to 4.28.1.x (21-03-500) or greater, and the issue can be duplicate
Showing the 6 most recent of 141 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-02-14 · Electrical System“the frm module went bad. lost signal lights, windows, headlights. …”
2025-06-03 · Electrical System · 70,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 mini cooper countryman. the contact stated that there was a damp odor inside the vehicle after it rained. the contact stated that the vehicle started having electrical failures. the contact stated that the electrical system had stopped working on the driver's side of the vehicle. the contact stated that the windows were not …”
2025-03-10 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 132,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 mini cooper countryman. the contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the sunroof. the contact stated that water was dripping on and into other electrical systems, causing malfunctions of the brake light and lights on the instrument panel. the water caused sizzling sounds and burning odors from oth…”
2024-10-27 · Tires“2 weeks ago my niece borrowed my 2013 mini countryman to go upstate ny and have a flat tire, went to mavis to fix, when she returned the car i noticed the tire installed is not to the specs. required for the mini w/ no spare tire due to run flat tire for the car required. mavis should have installed the specified tire for safe driving. so far nothi…”
2024-06-06 · Structure:body“the problem started with fog lights blinking on and off while the car was off. as i entered the vehicle i noticed a pool of water on the floor bed. the car has a sunroof which was closed at the time, as well as all of the windows - water came in from somewhere else. i proceeded to turn on the car to see what was happening and the car did not turn o…”
2024-04-22 · Electrical System“battery module malfunction. no use of blinkers, windows, radio, or hazard lights. alert comes up that says "lighting system! stop vehicle!" and the vehicle periodically needs to be jumped.…”
2024-01-27 · Electrical System“car was taken to shop for not wanting to start. and they said the junction box where the computer that runs the car had water damage due leak from windshield that was notified by mini visa tsb. i was told my car was not part of recall but showing the same signs. please help. …”
2023-10-07 · Electrical System“i have 2013 mini cooper countryman s and i was driving and i almost got rear ended because my turn signals were not working. there were no signals on the car indicating that the module failed. i took it to get inspected and it turns out that the footwell module failed and this is a known issue for mini coopers, that has forced mini to extend the wa…”
2020-01-06 · Engine · 67,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owned a 2013 mini cooper countryman. the contact stated that several minutes after the vehicle was parked, the vehicle caught on fire. the contact stated that the fire started at the front of the vehicle. the fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire but not before the vehicle was destroyed. a fire report was…”
2019-11-18 · Air Bags · 93,186 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 mini cooper countryman. when the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated. the contact called braman motorcars at 561-609-0130 (located at 2901 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33409) where a diagnostic test was recommended. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.