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2012 MINI Countryman recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls1
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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Owner complaints by component168
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60 | 36 |
| Electrical system | 58 | 35 |
| Air bags | 21 | 13 |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 10 |
| Power train | 12 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 6 |
| Seats | 8 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 |
8 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
- Electrical system
“This vin waa not included in a recall however had recall issues it obtained water in the footwell which mini has a recall issue for this and the car was caught on fire it is at the dealership in [XXX] INFORMATION…”
- Electrical system
“My 2012 MINI Countryman (R60) experienced a complete electrical shutdown and engine failure while operating due to a severe manufacturing defect.”
- Electrical system
“ELECTRIC SHORT CIRCUIT. The electronic module in the driver side footwell area may short circuit. when I unlock the car or try to start, I hear loud electrical SHORT CIRCUIT noises coming out of the seating area.”
Other MINI Countryman model years
- 20160 recalls15 complaints
- 20150 recalls13 complaints
- 20140 recalls16 complaints
- 20130 recalls25 complaints
- 20121 recall79 complaints
- 20112 recalls46 complaints
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2012 MINI Countryman recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 MINI Countryman have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 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 is the most common complaint about the 2012 MINI Countryman?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 60 complaints out of 168 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 21 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 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.