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The 2025 MINI Countryman is associated with 18 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 6 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), accounting for 3 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and all-electric configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 26 to 27 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 96 MPGe with an estimated range of 212 miles. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 18 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 6 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (3 / 17%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 26–27 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 MINI Countryman?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
JCW Countryman All4 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
Countryman SE ALL4 (18 inch Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 99 MPGe 94 MPGe 96 MPGe 212 mi $800 / yr
Countryman SE ALL4 (19 inch Wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 94 MPGe 88 MPGe 91 MPGe 204 mi $850 / yr
Countryman S All4 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / 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.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2025 MINI Countryman provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 212 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 MINI Countryman?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2025 MINI Countryman.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 MINI Countryman models.
View complete 2025 MINI Countryman crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 MINI Countryman?

Summary of 18 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
18
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
2

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 3 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 complaint

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.

View all 2025 MINI Countryman problems & component breakdown (13 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 MINI Countryman?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V422000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE

Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA Campaign #25V616000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
NHTSA Campaign #24V711000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
View all 2025 MINI Countryman recalls & campaign history (6 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 MINI Countryman

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 MINI Countryman

How many safety recalls does the 2025 MINI Countryman have?

The 2025 MINI Countryman is associated with 6 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 6 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 MINI Countryman?

NHTSA records list 18 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 MINI Countryman. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), appearing in 3 filings (17% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2025 MINI Countryman defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2025 MINI Countryman?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2025 MINI Countryman in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 MINI Countryman get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 MINI Countryman range from 26 to 27 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.