Most common 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman problems
Share of the 17 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mini Cooper S Countryman complaints by model year
2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Mini cooper s, 2008-2011 Mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 Mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 Mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 Mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from November 14, 2006, through January 18,…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring February 2012. Owners May contact BMW at 1-866-275-6464.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman:
Engine compartment fire
In a January 10, 2012 letter to NHTSA, BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the electric auxiliary water pump in approximately 88,911 model year (MY) 2007-2011 Mini Cooper vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2006 through January 18, 2011 (Recall 12V-008).According to BMW, the auxiliary water pump on vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder turbocharged…
What 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman owners say
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman. The contact stated while parked there was white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the battery and CS module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
My father has the same year mini cooper and has a recall on the foot control module. He actually just got it fixed even though he hadn't had any issues with it yet. My mini has had the foot control module go bad. My car is unusable. I have no interior lights, no dash lights, no turn signals, no blowers, the windows controls don't work. I had to drive it once because I hit a deer with my other vehicle and nearly got rear ended because they didn't know I was turning and it over heated............ I do not understand why my dad got a recall and I haven't. Please HELP
Transmission & drivetrain
Vehicle stalls from 1st gear without the assistance of the "sport" button (regardless of terrain). Components in the drive line combined with the standard Mini clutch lack the feel to the point of clutch engagement often causing it to stall. BMW/Mini dealerships deny any problem occurring / ever has occurred. The following statement needs to reflect vehicles with the same issues already in operation built prior to the listed date. Official statement from Mini USA: "as part of the continual refinement and optimization of Mini vehicles, we have improved the take-off convenience and performance of all our Mini Countryman clutches by implementing some software updates as well as changing the clutch facing material to improve the feeling of the clutch engagement. …
With just over 16000 miles on my 2011 Mini Cooper s Countryman, my clutch is burned out! Having it towed to the closest Mini dealership at 70 miles away, they are saying the failure is due to abuse and is not covered by Mini USA warrantee. I have been driver for over 40 years with most of my cars being manual transmissions and have never had to replace a clutch. After some research online, the clutch seems to be an issue with the 2011 & 2012 Countryman models and now have said...'as part of the continual refinement and optimization of Mini vehicles' they were modifying the clutch on their 2013 models! I am still in negotiations with Mini USA on who will pay for the repairs on what I see as defective parts that should have a recall on them.
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the battery became drained. The contact replaced the battery. The contact stated that after replacing the battery, the turn signals and brake lights failed to work as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to get the vehicle shipped to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman. The contact stated while parked there was white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the battery and CS module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 25 / 31 / 28 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | FWD | 26 / 32 / 28 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Cooper S Countryman to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman?
The engine & cooling — 6 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (5) and electrical system (5).
How many recalls does the 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman, the most recent from April 18, 2018 (engine). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 47,000 miles; 57% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.