There are no safety recalls for the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman, but owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA.
2012 MINI Cooper Countryman problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 27 | |
| Electrical System | 14 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Seat Belts | 4 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 44,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Jun 23, 2026
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 diagnosed the vehicle under RO# [XXX] and confirmed in writing that the "JBE electronic connectors are heavily corroded" and "The FRM has water/corrosion damage," providing a repair estimate of $4,700 (including a specific $1,055.84 charge to replace the FRM and clean the sunroof drains). Water entering the footwell area through defective, shrinking sunroof drainage structures is the exact identical…
Service Brakes · reported Oct 21, 2024
No warning lights have come on and the car is braking on its own. I try to push the gas and it doesn't want to go. The car has around 42k miles on it. I took it to tom bush mini last week, the said the front axle was leaking some fluid, they ordererd the axle, changed all brake pads, changed the brake fluid and said it was good to go, cost about $2300. Got the car back, doing the same thing. Now they said all calipers need to be replaced and the hydro unit dsc needs to be replaced which will cost around $6400 and they can't get the hyro unit dsc or 2 months. If this was the problem why didn't…
Electrical System · at 161,818 miles · reported Aug 16, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. The fuel tank was a third of the way full. The trunk was locking and unlocking continuously while driving or while the vehicle was parked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical system). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a short in the…
Electrical System · reported Mar 13, 2024
On the evening of [XXX] at approximately [XXX] my 2012 Mini Cooper S all 4 burst into flames. The car was parked in front of my building for 6 days (we don't use the car very much) in front of my building when the all of a sudden the head lights started flashing followed by the car cabin filling with grey smoke then followed by black smoke then there was a flash (spark?) and the entire cabin the became engulfed in flames. All of this has been captured by our building security camera. I reported the incident the following day to Mini/BMW customer care. I've been sharing emails with Thomas Lula…
Electrical System · reported Mar 8, 2024
There is a recall existing for my car, by VIN mine is not included, however I have the exact same problem. Water in the driver side foot well electrical panel which has caused a fault in the lighting, hazard lights, and battery issue. The car cannot be driven because the hazard lights and daytime running lights will not turn off even with the key out. Running out the battery in the process. The mechanic found water and corrosion inside the electrical housing.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman?
Owners report engine problems most often (27 reports), followed by electrical system (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 44,000 miles.
Are MINI recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized MINI dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.