2025 MINI Countryman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Countryman years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 MINI Countryman. That is the most of any Countryman model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 44%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 18owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 44% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 28% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 28% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 MINI Countryman recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:interior panels:door; air bags:side/window:thorax
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 vehicles. The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panel may be improperly secured, allowing the armrest to detach during an air bag deployment.
Risk: A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear side door panels, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module; electronic stability control (esc)
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
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.
The vehicle experienced two separate incidents of severe unintended acceleration and brake failure. Incident 1: The vehicle was parked in regenerative braking mode. It aggressively accelerated forward on its own, and the brakes failed to respond, taking several minutes to stop. Incident 2: While…
On May 29, 2026, my 2025 MINI Countryman SE (battery-electric) became completely immobilized when the charging connector locked into the vehicle's charge port and could not be released. With the connector locked in, the vehicle could not be moved, shifted to neutral, or driven. The defect is in the…
My panoramic sunroof exploded while driving. Sounded like we were shot at. The vehicle is currently at MINI of Des Moines. It can be inspected. USAA is sending an appraiser to the shop to assess damages. This is a known issue. However, after a 7 year federal investigation they were unable to…
Vehicle exhibits persistent, intermittent failure of Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Phone fails to pair, drops all connection mid-drive (all displays including speed, navigation, etc go dead), and disconnects active calls and navigation prompts during operation. Defect requires repeated…
I was driving my 2025 MINI JCW on a partly cloudy day 42degrees Fahrenheit. I was diving between 35 and 40 mph when the sunroof exploded. There weren't other vehicles nearby, and I didnt hear any rock hit, it just exploded.
Other MINI Countryman years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 2 |
| 2024 Countryman | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Countryman | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Countryman | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Countryman | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Countryman | 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 2025 MINI Countryman?
Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 MINI Countryman?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 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 2025 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.