2020 MINI Countryman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Countryman years
- Not enough data 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 MINI Countryman. That ranks 8th out of 12 Countryman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 3,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 MINI Countryman problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 33% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 MINI Countryman recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery; electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
At 11,336 my vehicle started shutting down when I was stopped at intersections, red lights, and in stopped traffic. The vehicle continued to do this until 40,817 when if finally shut down and would not restart and had to be towed back to the dealership. I began reporting the issue at 11,336 and…
Trunk/rear hatch power lift will enage if key fob has hatch button pressed while car is in drive or in motion. Hatch will raise creating situation where objects can fall out of the vehicle. Discussion with dealer revealed others have same issue only on the countryman models and dealer does not have…
225 /45 R19 Uneven wear of the tires. Excessive wear inspite of brand new vehicle, 2 wheel alignments done on the vehicle in an attempt to stop the excessive wear of the tires. The Front right side tire collapsed causing my car to veer into a curb. The other three tires have less than 20% thread…
My 2020 awd mini cooper countryman was sold to me with "performance" tires; no disclosure of this fact was provided during the sales process. Soon after taking possession of the vehicle, one tire picked up a nail causing loss of pressure. During the process of fixing the problem, i learned that the…
Other MINI Countryman years
← 2019 Countryman · 2021 Countryman →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Countryman | 18 | 2 |
| 2024 Countryman | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Countryman | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Countryman | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Countryman | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 Countryman | 11 | 2 |
| 2018 Countryman | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 Countryman | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 Countryman | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 Countryman | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 Countryman | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 MINI Countryman?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 MINI Countryman?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 MINI Countryman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Countryman model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.