2017 Mini Countryman problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Steering (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2018-08-23 · campaign 18V557000 · 9,953 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.
Risk: Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Trailer Hitches 2017-09-17 · campaign 17E051000 · 166 vehicles
Defect: Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Risk: If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
Service bulletins (12)
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.
Power Train 2025-07-30 · M010424 · Warranty Program/Extension
the automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle selector lever magnetic shift interlock mechanism (gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to 10 years/120,000 miles, as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date, when a gearshift lug repair kit installation procedure
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-10-07 · M010224 · Service Campaign
evap purge (vent) valve ltd wty ext (elw) 10 years/120,000 miles
Power Train 2024-08-12 · M010424 · Warranty Program/Extension
for the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s selector lever magnetic shift interlock mechanism (gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date, when a gearshift lug repair kit (ite
Structure 2024-01-19 · M640116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
Structure 2023-11-02 · M511616 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
Electrical System 2023-10-25 · M610607 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mini electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. as a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. for this rea
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-02-04 · Electrical System“the air conditioning mixing flap failed. the is a technical bulletin out for this sim 64 02 21. the mixing flap separated from the heater housing which is located under the dash board. in turn cold air only coming out of the drivers side vent and not the passenger or rear vents. this is unsafe in arizona where there is extreme heat for babies and p…”
2025-09-30 · Steering“grinding noise near the front axis especially during tight corners when parking. mechanics looked at it and saying the steering gear issue.…”
2023-03-31 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 81,500 mi“the contacts wife owns a 2017 mini cooper countryman. the contact stated that on multiple occasions, the vehicle stalled while refueling. the contact stated that the vehicle made abnormal sounds while restarting, and often took 30-seconds to start operating normally. additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions with the engine running…”
2022-08-15 · Suspension · 🔥 fire“on 3/24/22 i was driving on the highway at approximately 1:30am my car made a loud noise and dropped down a bit on the front passenger side. at the same there was a cloud of smoke that came up from the same side. i pulled my car slowly off into the breakdown lane. got out of my car to see what happened. the passenger tire was blown out. had the car…”
2022-07-13 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 82,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 mini cooper countryman. the contact stated that the front passenger’s side door latch failed to latch as designed. the contact stated that he taped the door closed while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as a defective latch. the contact stated that the door lock actuator and the striker …”
2022-01-31 · Exterior Lighting · 36,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2017 mini countryman. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle cabin was emitting a smoke odor. the contact stated the rear passenger side taillight malfunction warning message was displayed. the contact mentioned that the socket was melted when he replaced the rear passenger bulb. the contact spoke with a …”
2020-07-25 · Unknown Or Other · 26,475 mi“the auxiliary cooling radiator was punctured by a foreign object, resulting in leaking coolant and engine overheat. the radiator is located in the lower left side of the bumper, with a large opening and no protection, leaving it susceptible to damage from rocks or even large enough insects while driving. the incident occurred while driving, causing…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.