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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2020 MINI Countryman recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 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
6
Latest campaign
Sep 30, 2020

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system2Sep 30, 2020
20V60100020V490000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 30, 2020Latest campaign
Sep 30, 202020V601000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V601000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
Risk
The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Remedy
BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V601000 · Sep 30, 2020
Aug 18, 202020V490000

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V490000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.
Risk
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V490000 · Aug 18, 2020
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 component6

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
6Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine233001
Steering117000
Electrical system117000
Fuel/propulsion system117000
Structure117000
Tires117000
Wheels117000

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 Countryman, Countryman Se.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “use of USB on steering coulomb causes short and disables power steering while driving. Known issue yet customers still paying for repair. Motor mount, trans mission mount break, torn, causing potential fatal condition.”

    Filed 06/06/2025 · ODI 11665280
  • Electrical system

    “At 11,336 my vehicle started shutting down when I was stopped at intersections, red lights, and in stopped traffic.”

    Filed 08/14/2023 · ODI 11538391
  • Structure

    “Trunk/rear hatch power lift will enage if key fob has hatch button pressed while car is in drive or in motion. Hatch will raise creating situation where objects can fall out of the vehicle.”

    Filed 02/24/2022 · ODI 11453831

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2020 MINI Countryman recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 MINI Countryman have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 MINI Countryman. The most recent, 20V601000 (reported September 30, 2020), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 MINI Countryman recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 MINI Countryman?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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