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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2018 MINI Countryman recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 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
11
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).

Owner complaints by component11

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
11Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Steering327000
Unknown or other327000
Engine218000
Service brakes218000
Electrical system218000
Engine and engine cooling19000
Fuel/propulsion system19000
Exterior lighting19000

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

  • Steering

    “The contact owns a 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction.”

    Filed 03/31/2026 · ODI 11728346
  • Steering

    “While driving, the steering wheel gets stuck and very hard to maneuver. I have seen a recall for this car but when i entered by VIN, it was not included on the recall. The problem had happened several times.”

    Filed 01/06/2025 · ODI 11634488
  • Engine

    “My engine malfunctioned after the module under the back seat was wet from an unknown water leak in the vehicle. My vehicle lost power without warning until I came to a complete stop on the side of a very busy highway.”

    Filed 05/21/2024 · ODI 11589841

Other MINI Countryman model years

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2018 MINI Countryman recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 MINI Countryman have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018 MINI Countryman?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (27%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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