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2018 MINI Countryman Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2018 MINI Countryman, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
11
owner complaints to NHTSA
24–28
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2018 MINI Countryman

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 18V557000 Reported 9,953 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    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…

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2018 MINI Countryman have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,755 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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. The contact stated that the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 31, 2026 · 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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 6, 2025 · Steering

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2018 MINI Countryman (Cooper Countryman, Cooper Countryman All4, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman All4, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined24–28 mpg
City / Highway20–28 / 27–34
FuelPremium, Premium and Electricity
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine3/4 cyl, 1.5/2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6); Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd

Compare MINI Countryman model years

Recall and complaint counts for every MINI Countryman model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2014 MINI Countryman016
2015 MINI Countryman013
2016 MINI Countryman015
2017 MINI Countryman17
2018 MINI Countryman111
2019 MINI Countryman211
2020 MINI Countryman26
2021 MINI Countryman22
2022 MINI Countryman02
2023 MINI Countryman02
2024 MINI Countryman01
2025 MINI Countryman218

Checking a specific 2018 MINI Countryman

How do I know if my 2018 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 MINI Countryman; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 (for example 18V557000).

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

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.