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Mini Countryman VIN Check

NHTSA holds 61 owner complaints on the Mini Countryman from 54 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.1.

NHTSA complaint records · 61 complaints · 54 runs · 2017–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Countryman run is WMZ23GA08S7 (2025 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.7× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 21% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 1.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for Countryman model years 2016–2025.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mini Countryman has 54 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 20% of every Countryman complaint on file.

FIG.01·Mini Countryman — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
WMZ23GA08S7••••••202531—
WMZYU7C51K3••••••20193——
WMZ53GA09S7••••••202521—
WMZ23GA09S7••••••20252——
WMZ33GA02S7••••••20252——
WMZYS7C38H3••••••20171—1
WMZYV5C37H3••••••20171——
WMZYS7C32H3••••••20171——
WMZYT5C32H3••••••20171——
WMZYU7C46J3••••••20181——
WMZ23GA01T7••••••20261——
WMZYT5C34J3••••••20181——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 42 Countryman runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 124 Countryman VINs so far, most often 2012, 2014, 2018 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Mini Countryman the gap between build years is 1.2×: a 2019 car draws 1.2 complaints per run, a 2017 one 1.

FIG.02·Mini Countryman — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20251.418133
2020166—
20191.21191
201811111—
2017177—
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2025 at 1.4 complaints per run; lightest is 2017 at 1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 21% of everything Mini Countryman owners report: Electrical System, 15 of 61 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Mini Countryman — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System1511
Unknown Or Other141—
Engine11——
Service Brakes101—
Steering7——
Fuel/propulsion System6——
Forward Collision Avoidance62—
Exterior Lighting4—1
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on the Mini Countryman; the 6 below cover build years 2016 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Mini Countryman — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
18V557000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump2017–2019
17E051000Trailer Hitches2016–2018
20V601000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery2020–2021
24V340000Air Bags:side/window:thorax2025
24V104000Electronic Stability Control (esc)2025
21V554000Seat Belts2021
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

18V557000 was opened in 2018 on cars built from 2017: 1 year on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 61 reports on the Mini Countryman, 8.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Mini Countryman — complaint severity
OutcomeMini CountrymanAll vehicles
Complaints filed611,115,966
Involved a crash5 (8.2%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (3.3%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported358,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 41% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mini Countryman share of that is 61 complaints over 54 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Mini Countryman
Recalls23 campaignsFuel economy96 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems60 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space26 cu ftUsed prices1,185 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2011–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Mini Countryman VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 61 NHTSA complaints from 54 Countryman runs and 8 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Countryman production run has the most complaints?

WMZ23GA08S7, a 2025 build, with 3 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Countryman run has 1.1.

Which Countryman years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2025 is heaviest at 1.4 complaints per run and 2017 lightest at 1.

How many Countryman complaints involve a crash?

8.2% of 61 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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