MODEL
Mini Countryman SE
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.
At MotorCaliber, our safety picture for the Mini Countryman SE is built on what the federal data actually shows, and here the picture is notably thin. NHTSA has not crash-tested this vehicle in any of the model years we cover, from 2019 through 2025, which means there are no star ratings and no Safety Index score to anchor a structural assessment. That absence is a real gap for safety-minded shoppers and deserves honest attention. On the recall front, the Countryman SE has accumulated just 2 recalls across the covered span, a relatively modest count for a six-year window. That is a low number, though recalls of any kind signal that engineers identified something worth correcting after vehicles reached owners. Owner complaints filed with NHTSA total 38 across the covered years. Within those, 4 allege a crash connection and 3 report injuries. These are unverified allegations, not confirmed findings, but they are real signals worth noting. Zero fire-related and zero fatality complaints keep the picture from being alarming, yet 38 complaints for a relatively low-volume niche model is not trivial. The honest bottom line: the Countryman SE has a lean recall record, but the complete absence of federal crash-test data leaves a meaningful hole in the safety profile. Shoppers who prioritize independently verified structural protection should weigh that gap carefully before committing.
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.