MINI Countryman recalls

24 official safety recalls for the MINI Countryman from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

Emission control system requires hardware and software updates
Reported July 27, 2026Model years 2010–2014DVSA recall R/2026/28418,410 vehicles affected
The emission control system requires a package of hardware and software measures. The remedy is to install the hardware package and required software measures.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Adaption Measure for the Emission Control System R60 / R61 N47T
Defect
For certain vehicles BMW Group has developed a package of measures (hardware and software) for the emission control system of the MINI R60/R61.
Remedy
Installation of the hardware package including the required software measures
Brake system may lose assist or stability control
Reported July 1, 2026Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 26V422000428 vehicles affected
The integrated brake system may lose power brake assist or cause the antilock brakes and stability control to work improperly. Stopping distances may increase or control may be lost, increasing crash risk. The system will be inspected and replaced if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Consequence
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Rear outer seat belt may not work as intended
Reported October 23, 2025Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2025/444490 vehicles affected
A deformed sensitivity sensor may prevent an outer rear seat belt from operating as intended. The affected seat belts will be checked and replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Seat Belt Rear Outer Seats
Defect
On affected vehicles either one or both of the outer most rear seats may not have been manufactured correctly and the sensitivity sensor may be deformed. If the sensor is not functioning correctly there is a risk the seat belt may not operate as intended.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the affected seatbelts will be checked and replaced.
Rear seat belt retractor may not lock
Reported October 21, 2025Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 25V7170001,024 vehicles affected
A damaged housing pin may prevent a rear seat belt retractor from locking as intended, so it may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash. Dealers will replace the affected rear seat belts free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.
Front seat belt torsion bar may be damaged
Reported September 23, 2025Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2025/399878 vehicles affected
Manufacturing damage to the front seat belt torsion bar may prevent the belt from restraining occupants as expected in a crash. The affected seat belts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Front Seat Belt Retractor
Defect
On affected vehicles the front seat belts may have damage to the torsion bar caused during manufacture. The retention function of the seat belt may not perform as expected in the event of an accident.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have the affected seatbelts replaced.
Front seat belt retractor torsion bars may be damaged
Reported September 17, 2025Model years 2025–2026NHTSA campaign 25V6160001,571 vehicles affected
Production-damaged torsion bars in the front seat belt retractors may prevent proper occupant restraint in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace both front retractors free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Consequence
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
48V ground cable may be incorrectly torqued
Reported July 18, 2025Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2025/268141 vehicles affected
The ground cable on the 48V power supply control unit may not be tightened to specification. The connection will be checked and retightened; the cable and control unit will be replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Checking the Threaded Connection of Grounding Cable PCU48
Defect
On affected vehicles the ground connection cable on the 48V power supply control unit may not have been torqued to the correct specification.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have the ground connection checked and re-torqued. If required the relevant cable and Power Control Unit will be replaced.
Front-end screws may be undertightened
Reported November 8, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/4531 vehicle affected
Screws connecting the front end to the vehicle body may be undertightened. They will be replaced if necessary and tightened to the correct torque.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Rework Front End Threaded Connection (MINI)
Defect
On affected vehicles the screws connecting the front end to the vehicles body may have been tightened to a torque level lower than required.
Remedy
The screws will be replaced if necessary and correctly torqued.
Brake servomotor weld may fail
Reported October 24, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/41527 vehicles affected
The brake servomotor weld may not withstand high brake pressure, increasing the effort needed to brake and potentially lengthening stopping distance. The hydraulic brake unit will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement
Defect
On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.
Front body structure bolts may be loose
Reported September 25, 2024Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 24V7110007 vehicles affected
Bolts connecting the front body structure to the chassis may be loose, reducing occupant protection in a crash. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, tighten the bolts free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence
A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Brake system welds may break
Reported September 18, 2024Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 24V697000309 vehicles affected
Welds in the integrated brake control module servomotor may break, causing loss of power brake assist or rear brake function, and possibly disabling ABS and stability control. This can lengthen stopping distances or reduce handling and control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the brake system free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
Defect
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
Consequence
A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owner's may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Integrated braking system contacts may be contaminated
Reported September 13, 2024Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2024/38510,700 vehicles affected
Contamination between electrical contacts may impair the integrated braking system. Update the software to detect signal interference. If symptoms are detected, stop using the vehicle and replace the affected braking system component.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Integrated Braking System
Defect
On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
Remedy
Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicleâs software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.
Rear door armrest may damage side airbag
Reported June 14, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/2488 vehicles affected
The rear door armrest may not be secured correctly and could damage the side airbag when it deploys. Replace the affected rear door trim.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Replace Rear Door Panel
Defect
On affected vehicles the armrest on the rear door trim may not be secured to the correct specification which could damage side air bag during deployment
Remedy
On affected vehicles the affected rear door trim will be replaced
Rear door armrest may detach during air bag deployment
Reported May 15, 2024Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 24V3400009 vehicles affected
An improperly secured rear door armrest support bracket may let the armrest detach during air bag deployment. It could strike a rear occupant or interfere with thorax air bag deployment, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the rear door panels free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 vehicles. The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panel may be improperly secured, allowing the armrest to detach during an air bag deployment.
Consequence
A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right rear side door panels, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Integrated brake system may malfunction
Reported February 12, 2024Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 24V104000266,716 vehicles affected
A malfunction may reduce power brake assist, lengthening stopping distance, or affect ABS and stability control, potentially causing loss of control. Dealers will replace the integrated brake system free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Consequence
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Front seatbelt retractor may not work as specified
Reported March 30, 2022Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2022/0904,323 vehicles affected
A damaged micro gas generator in a front seatbelt retractor may not work as specified in a crash. The seatbelts will be checked and replaced if damaged.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE MICRO GAS GENERATOR WITHIN THE FRONT SEATBELT'S RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED
Defect
The micro gas generator within the front seatbeltï¿½s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if they are found to have been damaged.
Passenger seat belt retractor may deactivate early
Reported July 21, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V55400021,537 vehicles affected
The passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor may deactivate before the webbing fully retracts. In a crash, a retractor that does not work as intended increases injury risk. Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Debris in hybrid battery cells may cause a short circuit
Reported September 30, 2020Model years 2020–2021NHTSA campaign 20V6010004,509 vehicles affected
Debris in the hybrid battery cells could cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury. Drivers are instructed not to charge the vehicle, use manual or sport mode, or use the shift paddles until repaired. The battery module will be inspected and replaced if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Hybrid battery welding beads may cause a short circuit
Reported August 18, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V490000713 vehicles affected
Loose welding beads may create a conductive path between hybrid battery cells and cause a short circuit, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect the battery and replace modules if needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Missing fuel pump shield may lead to fuel leak
Reported August 23, 2018Model years 2017–2019NHTSA campaign 18V5570009,953 vehicles affected
A missing crash protection plate may allow the high pressure fuel pump to be damaged in a crash, causing a fuel leak and increasing fire risk. Dealers will install the plate free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Crankshaft sensor may cause engine stall
Reported July 11, 2018Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 18V4650005,309 vehicles affected
Incorrect sensor firmware may prevent the crankshaft sensor from processing input properly, causing the vehicle to stall and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Consequence
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Auxiliary water pump may overheat
Reported April 18, 2018Model years 2011–2012NHTSA campaign 18V24800047,806 vehicles affected
The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and overheat its circuit board, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the pump, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Consequence
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Power steering wiring may overheat and cause a fire
Reported August 15, 2013Model years 2010–2013DVSA recall R/2013/07738,336 vehicles affected
Moisture may enter the electric power steering wiring connector and, in very rare cases, overheat a ground pin and cause a fire. The supplementary wiring harness will be replaced with one with improved connector sealing.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
RISK OF FIRE
Defect
In certain conditions moisture could gain entry into the wiring connector that powers the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and the EPS unit. This moisture can then in very rare cases penetrate the EPS through the ground pin and cause overheating of the ground connector pin which can in turn lead to fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the supplementary wiring harness with one that has an improved connector sealing arrangement.
Turbocharger water pump circuit board may overheat
Reported January 11, 2012Model years 2011NHTSA campaign 12V00800090,368 vehicles affected
The electric auxiliary water pump's circuit board may malfunction and overheat, potentially smouldering and causing a vehicle fire. Dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Defect
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT COOLS THE TURBOCHARGER HAS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CAN MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT.
Consequence
THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGANDURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

Back to the MINI Countryman

Emission control system requires hardware and software updates

Brake system may lose assist or stability control

Rear outer seat belt may not work as intended

Rear seat belt retractor may not lock

Front seat belt torsion bar may be damaged

Front seat belt retractor torsion bars may be damaged

48V ground cable may be incorrectly torqued

Front-end screws may be undertightened

Brake servomotor weld may fail

Front body structure bolts may be loose

Brake system welds may break

Integrated braking system contacts may be contaminated

Rear door armrest may damage side airbag

Rear door armrest may detach during air bag deployment

Integrated brake system may malfunction

Front seatbelt retractor may not work as specified

Passenger seat belt retractor may deactivate early

Debris in hybrid battery cells may cause a short circuit

Hybrid battery welding beads may cause a short circuit

Missing fuel pump shield may lead to fuel leak

Crankshaft sensor may cause engine stall

Auxiliary water pump may overheat

Power steering wiring may overheat and cause a fire

Turbocharger water pump circuit board may overheat