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Mini Countryman SE Safety
NHTSA safety across every Mini Countryman SE model year we cover.
Across the 6 model years of the Mini Countryman SE we cover (2019 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 2 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Mini Countryman SE is the plug-in hybrid variant of Mini's largest model, a compact crossover aimed at urban and suburban buyers who want premium European character with electrified efficiency. It occupies a niche corner of the small luxury SUV segment, drawing shoppers who prioritize driving personality and brand identity alongside a degree of eco-conscious practicality.
The Mini Countryman SE has not undergone federal crash testing for any model year from 2019 through 2025. This absence means no star ratings are available, nor can MotorCaliber assign a Safety Index score for this vehicle. This lack of data represents a significant gap for consumers prioritizing independent structural safety assessments. Across these six model years, the Countryman SE has accumulated 2 recalls. While a modest figure, each recall indicates a safety concern identified post-production that required corrective action. NHTSA has recorded 38 owner complaints for the Countryman SE within the same period. Among these, 4 complaints allege a connection to a crash, and 3 report injuries. These are owner allegations and not confirmed findings, but they do point to potential issues. No complaints relate to fire or fatalities. For a niche, lower-volume model, 38 complaints are not insignificant. The Countryman SE's recall record is lean, but the complete absence of federal crash-test data leaves its structural safety profile unverified by government standards.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally find the Countryman SE to be an entertaining and characterful crossover with a premium cabin feel and responsive handling that sets it apart from mainstream compact SUVs. Most praise its distinctive styling and the refinement of its electrified powertrain, while noting that rear passenger space and cargo practicality lag some rivals at the same price point.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the Countryman SE in any model year from 2019 to 2025, so there are no federal star ratings or Safety Index scores available to evaluate structural crash protection.
- Two recalls have been issued across the covered model years, a relatively low count, but shoppers should verify that any used example has had all open recall work completed through NHTSA's VIN lookup tool.
- Of the 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 4 allege a crash connection and 3 report injuries. These are unverified allegations, but their presence in a low-volume model warrants a careful review of the specific complaint categories before purchase.
- Because independent crash-test data from NHTSA is absent, shoppers seeking verified structural safety data may want to check whether IIHS has evaluated the standard Countryman, keeping in mind that SE-specific results may differ due to its hybrid powertrain and weight distribution.
Most-recalled year on record: 2025 Mini Countryman SE with 2 recalls.