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2011 MINI Countryman recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 18, 201818V248000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineIf the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V248000
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| Jan 11, 201212V008000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineTHE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V008000
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Owner complaints by component51
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 33 |
| Engine | 10 | 20 |
| Power train | 10 | 20 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 12 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 12 |
| Air bags | 5 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 8 |
| Steering | 4 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 6 |
| Visibility | 2 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 4 |
| Tires | 1 | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 | 2 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 2 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Cooper Countryman, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4.
Latest reports
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle then stalled.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the driveway while both the contact and his wife were in another vehicle parked in the garage.”
- Electrical system
“My father has the same year mini cooper and has a recall on the foot control module. He actually just got it fixed even though he hadn't had any issues with it yet. My mini has had the foot control module go bad.”
Other MINI Countryman model years
- 20150 recalls13 complaints
- 20140 recalls16 complaints
- 20130 recalls25 complaints
- 20121 recall79 complaints
- 20112 recalls46 complaints
All years: 2025 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011
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2011 MINI Countryman recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 MINI Countryman have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 MINI Countryman. The most recent, 18V248000 (reported April 18, 2018), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2011 MINI Countryman recalls for?
The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 MINI Countryman?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 51 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 MINI Countryman?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.