Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Mini Countryman. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Debris in Hybrid Battery may Cause Fire
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
- Consequence
- The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Hybrid Battery May Short-Circuit
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.
- Consequence
- A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Owner complaints (6)
6 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 33.3% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 16.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 16.7% |
| Steering | 1 | 16.7% |
| Structure | 1 | 16.7% |
| Tires | 1 | 16.7% |
| Wheels | 1 | 16.7% |
How 2020 compares with other Countryman years
Best and worst Countryman years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11 | 2 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 18 | 2 |
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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2020 Mini Countryman FAQ
How many recalls does the 2020 Mini Countryman have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 20V601000 (electrical), 20V490000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2020 Mini Countryman problems?
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (2), Electrical system (1), Fuel/propulsion system (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2020 Countryman compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Mini Countryman model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2016 the most (15). The 2020 drew 6. 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.