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2020 MINI Countryman

Plug-in hybridGas
Midsize Cars
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
70 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA6
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA29 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2020 MINI Countryman is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas midsize car with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cooper SE Countryman All4, is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 6 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Cooper SE Countryman All4Plug-in hybridAWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo + 65 kW AC Induction293029 (39 MPGe blended)18 mi electric462 h$2,650
Cooper CountrymanGasFWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo263329———$2,650
Cooper S CountrymanGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo243328———$2,750
Cooper Countryman All4GasAWD1.5L 3-cyl turbo243327———$2,850
Cooper S Countryman All4GasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233126———$3,000

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42371, 41736, 41810, 41737, 41739.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Electrical System

4,509 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.RiskThe debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.FixBMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 20V601000reported Sep 30, 2020BMW of North America, LLC
!critical

Electrical System

713 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.RiskA short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.FixBMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 20V490000reported Aug 18, 2020BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
6complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2021: 3 · 2022: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2025: 1

Most-cited components

Engine2
Wheels1
Tires1
Structure1
Electrical System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners describe

“use of USB on steering coulomb causes short and disables power steering while driving. Known issue yet customers still paying for repair. Motor mount, trans mission mount break, torn, causing potential fatal condition.”Jun 6, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“At 11,336 my vehicle started shutting down when I was stopped at intersections, red lights, and in stopped traffic. The vehicle continued to do this until 40,817 when if finally shut down and would not restart and had to be towed back to the dealership. I began reporting the issue at 11,336 and continued to report it t…”Aug 14, 2023 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“225 /45 R19 Uneven wear of the tires. Excessive wear inspite of brand new vehicle, 2 wheel alignments done on the vehicle in an attempt to stop the excessive wear of the tires. The Front right side tire collapsed causing my car to veer into a curb. The other three tires have less than 20% thread and the mileage in the …”Dec 23, 2021 · Tires · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Countryman model years

A

2027 MINI Countryman

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2026 MINI Countryman

2 recalls · 2 complaints

F

2025 MINI Countryman

6 recalls · 18 complaints

A

2024 MINI Countryman

0 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2023 MINI Countryman

0 recalls · 2 complaints

A

2022 MINI Countryman

0 recalls · 2 complaints

C

2021 MINI Countryman

2 recalls · 2 complaints

C

2019 MINI Countryman

2 recalls · 11 complaints

B

2018 MINI Countryman

1 recalls · 11 complaints

B

2017 MINI Countryman

1 recalls · 7 complaints

A

2016 MINI Countryman

0 recalls · 15 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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