2016 MINI Countryman Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2016 MINI Countryman, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2016 MINI 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.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 MINI Countryman have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,282 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This complaint concerns my 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman S, All-Wheel Drive. About four months ago, I began experiencing wobbling and noise when making turns at low speed. I took the vehicle to multiple”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2025 · Power train
“Seat Belt retractors on both drivers and passenger side failed. At the time of failure, seat belt would become loose then the locking mechanism of the retractor would engage and not disengage again. E”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 3, 2024 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 MINI Countryman (Cooper Countryman, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman All4, JCW Countryman All4). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–26 / 29–32 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare MINI Countryman model years
Recall and complaint counts for every MINI Countryman model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 MINI Countryman | 0 | 16 |
| 2015 MINI Countryman | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 MINI Countryman | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 MINI Countryman | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 MINI Countryman | 1 | 11 |
| 2019 MINI Countryman | 2 | 11 |
| 2020 MINI Countryman | 2 | 6 |
| 2021 MINI Countryman | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 MINI Countryman | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 MINI Countryman | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 MINI Countryman | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 MINI Countryman | 2 | 18 |
Checking a specific 2016 MINI Countryman
How do I know if my 2016 MINI 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
- Cooper Countryman107 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.