Mini Countryman S ALL4 Problems by Year

We compared every Mini Countryman S ALL4 model year from 2025–2026 using 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 5 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Countryman S ALL4 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
2complaints
5recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

2025202611
Owner complaints per model year, Mini Countryman S ALL4. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20261—2—Few
20251—4Traction ControlFew

* Complaints compared with the median Countryman S ALL4 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mini Countryman S ALL4 problems

  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2025
    150%
  • Brakesworst: 2025
    150%
  • Other / not specified
    150%

Latest Mini Countryman S ALL4 recalls

Electronic stability control (ESC)

NHTSA recall 26V-422 · Jul 1, 2026 · 428 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles.

Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026.

Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor

NHTSA recall 25V-717 · Oct 21, 2025 · 1,024 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

NHTSA recall 25V-616 · Sep 17, 2025 · 1,571 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Structure › Body

NHTSA recall 24V-711 · Sep 25, 2024 · 7 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module

NHTSA recall 24V-697 · Sep 18, 2024 · 309 vehicles

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

All 5 Mini Countryman S ALL4 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mini Countryman S ALL4 should you avoid?

None of the Mini Countryman S ALL4 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mini Countryman S ALL4 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the stability & traction control (1) and brakes (1). Traction Control complaints peak in the 2025 model year.

How many recalls has the Mini Countryman S ALL4 had?

5 recalls across 2025–2026. The model year with the most is 2025. See all Mini Countryman S ALL4 recalls by year.

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.