The 2026 MINI Countryman has zero owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and all-electric configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 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.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 25–27 MPG (4 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| 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 | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / 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 2026 MINI Countryman provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 212 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SE 5 HB BEV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 MINI Countryman models.
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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: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.
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.
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