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2016 MINI Countryman recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
28
Latest campaign
Sep 17, 2017

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Trailer hitches1Sep 17, 2017
17E051000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 17, 2017Latest campaign
Sep 17, 201717E051000

Trailer hitches

If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17E051000
What's wrong
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Risk
If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
Campaign
NHTSA 17E051000 · Sep 17, 2017
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component28

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
28Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
6Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine1139150
Electrical system725020
Power train414200
Unknown or other414100
Air bags414100
Steering311010
Exterior lighting311000
Seat belts311000
Fuel/propulsion system27100
Structure27010

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, JCW Countryman.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “2015 and 2016 Hard top Mini Coopers, Standard (F55) are prone to their environmental air catalyst sensor breaking, causing a check engine light and emissions issues. The remedy is replacing the entire radiator.”

    Filed 06/22/2026 · ODI 11745527
  • Engine

    “The malfunction indicator lamp light is on (MIL) with the following fault code stored in the DME: Fault code Control module Fault code text 1B8302 DME LIN bus, communication (EAC sensor): missing Problem verified.”

    Filed 01/16/2026 · ODI 11711458
  • Steering

    “Nada”

    Filed 10/04/2025 · ODI 11691328

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2016 MINI Countryman recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 MINI Countryman have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 MINI Countryman. The most recent, 17E051000 (reported September 17, 2017), concerns trailer hitches. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 MINI Countryman?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 28 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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.

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