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2021 Mini Countryman SE Safety Record

The 2021 Mini Countryman SE has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.

Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar

0Recalls
2Complaints
0Investigations
VERDICT

The 2021 Mini Countryman SE has no federal crash-test data on file. NHTSA has not published star ratings for this model year. However, its record is not entirely blank. The vehicle carries a "Clean" burden band and shows zero recalls. Only two owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While these aspects paint a picture of minimal reported issues, the absence of crash-test results means that structural crash performance cannot be evaluated based on federal data.

The 2021 Mini Countryman SE was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Clean burden band according to federal NHTSA data.

MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
2021 Mini Countryman SE safety at a glance (source: NHTSA)
NHTSA crash testNot crash-tested
Recall and complaint burdenClean
Recalls on file0
Owner complaints2 (unverified allegations)
Data verifiedOct 1, 2026

ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Mini Countryman SE?

The 2021 Mini Countryman SE has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, leaving its structural crash safety unassessed by federal ratings. Neither this model year nor any sibling years have crash-test data on file. The sole federal safety signal available for the 2021 Countryman SE is its record of recalls and owner complaints, placing it in the Clean burden band, the lowest tier tracked. This designation reflects a quiet administrative record, not a measure of crashworthiness. Zero recalls have been issued, indicating no federal safety campaigns for the vehicle. Two owner complaints are on file, alleging issues with the Fuel/Propulsion System, Vehicle Speed Control, and Forward Collision Avoidance. These represent a very low volume of unverified allegations, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.

NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Mini Countryman SE have any recalls?

The 2021 Mini Countryman SE has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. There are no components flagged, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive guidance associated with this model year in the federal recall database.

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Mini Countryman SE at NHTSA as of 2026-10-01. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Mini Countryman SE?

NHTSA has received two owner complaints for the 2021 Mini Countryman SE. The reported components are the Fuel/Propulsion System, Vehicle Speed Control, and Forward Collision Avoidance, each appearing once. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.

2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsFuel/Propulsion System 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1

USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Mini Countryman SE?

Before purchasing any used 2021 Mini Countryman SE, shoppers should run the vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall campaigns have been issued against that specific unit.

  • NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Mini Countryman SE, and no star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this specific model year.
  • Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 Mini Countryman SE in the NHTSA federal database.
  • Two unverified owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, citing the Fuel/Propulsion System, Vehicle Speed Control, and Forward Collision Avoidance, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths recorded in those reports.
  • The Clean burden band assigned to this model year reflects the recall and complaint record only and cannot substitute for a crash-test result when evaluating structural crash performance.

FAQ2021 Mini Countryman SE safety questions

Was the 2021 Mini Countryman SE crash-tested by NHTSA?

No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Mini Countryman SE have?

According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Mini Countryman SE as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Mini Countryman SE?

According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Mini Countryman SE. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.

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HOW THIS PAGE WAS MADE
  • DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mini Countryman SE 2021.
  • SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
  • EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
  • VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.