| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Cooper Countryman | 1.5L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 26 MPG | 33 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,600 / yr |
| Cooper S Countryman | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| Cooper Countryman All4 | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Cooper S Countryman All4 | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| JCW Countryman All4 | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| Cooper SE Countryman All4 Plug-in Hybrid | 1.5L 3-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 74 MPGe (29 MPG) | 72 MPGe (30 MPG) | 73 MPGe (29 MPG) | 18 mi EV (300 mi total) | $2,600 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| 5 HB AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 MINI Countryman models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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