MINI Countryman, representative photo
Representative model. Photo: EurovisionNim, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2017 MINI Countryman recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
7
Latest campaign
Aug 23, 2018

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline1Aug 23, 2018
Trailer hitches1Sep 17, 2017

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 23, 2018Latest campaign
Aug 23, 201818V557000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V557000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.
Risk
Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V557000 · Aug 23, 2018
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).

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Owner complaints by component7

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
7Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system229010
Steering114000
Fuel system114000
Gasoline114000
Suspension114010
Latches/locks/linkages114000
Exterior lighting114010
Unknown or other114000
Engine114000

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.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The Air conditioning mixing flap failed. The is a technical bulletin out for this SIM 64 02 21. The mixing flap separated from the heater housing which is located under the dash board.”

    Filed 02/04/2026 · ODI 11715641
  • Steering

    “Grinding noise near the front axis especially during tight corners when parking. Mechanics looked at it and saying the steering gear issue.”

    Filed 09/30/2025 · ODI 11690603
  • Fuel system

    “The contacts wife owns a 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the vehicle stalled while refueling.”

    Filed 03/31/2023 · ODI 11514799

Other MINI Countryman model years

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2017 MINI Countryman recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 MINI Countryman have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 MINI Countryman. The most recent, 18V557000 (reported August 23, 2018), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 MINI Countryman?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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