NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Mini Countryman Safety Record
The 2021 Mini Countryman has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Mini Countryman has not been subjected to federal crash testing, leaving a gap in its safety profile. There are no star ratings and consequently, no Safety Index score can be computed. The available federal record indicates a Light recall and complaint burden band, with two recall campaigns and two owner complaints. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported in connection with these complaints. This absence of crash-test data means that definitive conclusions regarding the vehicle's safety or risk cannot be drawn from standardized test scores alone.
The 2021 Mini Countryman was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, and is the subject of two federal recall campaigns, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Mini Countryman?
The 2021 Mini Countryman lacks a comprehensive federal safety assessment, as NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year. Its Safety Index rating remains undetermined. The record for this model year is therefore built entirely on recall and complaint data, which places it in the Light recall and complaint burden band. Two recalls have been issued: one addresses seat belt hardware, and the second, shared with a group of 2020 and 2021 BMW plug-in hybrids, concerns the traction battery electrical system. The two owner complaints filed against the 2021 Countryman cite issues with propulsion, speed control, and forward collision avoidance. These allegations remain unverified and carry no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While the 2023 and 2024 Mini Countryman models each received a Safety Index of 85 in NHTSA testing, these scores apply exclusively to those specific years and do not transfer to the 2021 model.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Mini Countryman have any recalls?
The 2021 Mini Countryman is covered by two recall campaigns. The first addresses seat belts across a range of 2021 BMW and Mini models. The second, shared with certain 2020 and 2021 BMW plug-in hybrid models, addresses the electrical system, specifically the propulsion system and traction battery. Neither recall notice in the data block includes a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
SEAT BELTS21V554000
Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
Reported 2021-07-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY20V601000
Risk: The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Remedy: BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owne
Reported 2020-09-30
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Mini Countryman?
NHTSA received two owner complaints for the 2021 Mini Countryman. The reported components are the Fuel and Propulsion System, Vehicle Speed Control, and Forward Collision Avoidance. These are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA and have not been confirmed as defects or causally linked to any incident.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Mini Countryman?
A critical safety check for any used 2021 Mini Countryman purchase involves verifying the status of its two open recall campaigns via the VIN at nhtsa.gov. Remediation varies by vehicle and cannot be assumed.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2021 Mini Countryman, so no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- One of the two 2021 recalls covers the traction battery and electrical propulsion system, a campaign shared with certain 2020 and 2021 BMW plug-in hybrid models including the Mini Cooper Countryman.
- The second recall targets seat belt hardware across a broad group of 2021 BMW and Mini vehicles, making VIN-level verification at nhtsa.gov essential to confirm remedy status.
- Two unverified owner complaints cite the Fuel and Propulsion System, Vehicle Speed Control, and Forward Collision Avoidance, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the NHTSA record for this model year.
FAQ2021 Mini Countryman safety questions
Was the 2021 Mini Countryman 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 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Mini Countryman have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Mini Countryman. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Mini Countryman?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Mini Countryman. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mini Countryman 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.