repaired · 2023 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
2021 MINI CountrymanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2021 MINI Countryman, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-554 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 MINI Countryman has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Forward collision avoidance
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 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 · 2022 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
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
2021 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
2021 MINI Countryman safety ratings
2021 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWD 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 forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle brakes during turns in the road when it is inappropriate. Has led to braking almost to a stop on the highway in one incident and could possibly cause a rear end collision. It has done this around 30 times in the past year of owning the vehicle and has begun to cause anxiety on the road…
Own a 2021 Countryman?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.