Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Mini Countryman. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Missing Fuel Pump Crash Protection Plate
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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Owner complaints (11)
11 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 27.3% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 27.3% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 18.2% |
| Engine | 2 | 18.2% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 18.2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 9.1% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 9.1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 9.1% |
How 2018 compares with other Countryman years
Best and worst Countryman years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11 | 2 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2018 Mini Countryman FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Mini Countryman have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 18V557000 (fuel pump). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Mini Countryman problems?
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (3), Unknown or other (3), Electrical system (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2018 Countryman compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Mini Countryman model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2014 the most (16). The 2018 drew 11. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.