repaired · 2022 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
2020 MINI CountrymanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2020 MINI Countryman, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-601 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 6, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 MINI Countryman has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Electrical system
1Structure
1Tires
1Wheels
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2020 MINI Countryman recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with MINI.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Countryman year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Countryman median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 MINI Countryman safety ratings
2020 Mini Countryman 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Countryman owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
use of USB on steering coulomb causes short and disables power steering while driving. Known issue yet customers still paying for repair. Motor mount, trans mission mount break, torn, causing potential fatal condition.
WHILE DRIVING IN 10 DEGREE F WEATHER, THE MINI COUNTRYMAN OVERHEATED WITHIN 3 MILES OF DRIVING FROM ORIGINALLY TURNING THE CAR ON (10 MINUTES OF RUN TIME). THE DEALERSHIP NOTED THAT A ROCK PASSED THROUGH THE GRILL THAT PROTECTS THE AUXILLARY COOLING RADIATOR AND DAMAGED THE RADIATOR, CAUSING A…
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