2012 MINI Cooper Countryman Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman, and owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,095 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2012 MINI Countryman (R60) experienced a complete electrical shutdown and engine failure while operating due to a severe manufacturing defect. Authorized dealership Jackie Cooper MINI of Edmond dia”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2026 · Electrical system
“My front windshield wipers stopped working suddenly while driving in the rain”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 28, 2024 · Visibility/wiper
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 MINI Cooper (Cooper Convertible, Cooper Coupe, Cooper S, Cooper S Convertible, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28–32 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 25–29 / 33–36 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars, Two Seaters |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare MINI Cooper Countryman model years
Recall and complaint counts for every MINI Cooper Countryman model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman | 0 | 29 |
| 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman | 0 | 53 |
| 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman | 0 | 25 |
Checking a specific 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman
How do I know if my 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised MINI dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other MINI models
- Cooper2,235 complaints
- Cooper S1,782 complaints
- Cooper Convertible173 complaints
- Cooper S Convertible138 complaints
- Cooper Clubman116 complaints
- Countryman104 complaints
- Cooper S Clubman90 complaints
- Clubman80 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.