NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Mini Countryman Safety Record
The 2026 Mini Countryman 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
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Mini Countryman currently lacks federal crash-test ratings, with NHTSA not having subjected this model year to evaluation. Consequently, no star ratings or a computed Safety Index are available to assess its crashworthiness. The available federal data is limited to a Clean burden band, indicating no recalls have been issued, and only two owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA. These complaints do not allege any crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. While this limited record is not cause for immediate alarm, it is important to note that the absence of crash-test data precludes any definitive statement on the vehicle's safety performance from a federal perspective. Consumers therefore have no independent federal crash-safety score to consult for this model year.
The 2026 Mini Countryman has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data at nhtsa.gov.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Mini Countryman?
The 2026 Mini Countryman enters the market with a "Clean" burden designation, reflecting zero recalls and just two unverified complaints recorded by NHTSA. Neither complaint involved a crash, fire, injury, or death. This designation evaluates the federal record of recalls and owner complaints; it is not a crash-safety score and does not substitute for crash-test performance. Federal crash-test results for the 2026 model are not yet available. For context, the 2024 and 2023 Mini Countryman models each earned a Safety Index of 85 in NHTSA testing. These prior model year figures provide a reference point but do not transfer to the 2026 vehicle.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Mini Countryman have any recalls?
The 2026 Mini Countryman has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. No recall components are listed, and no park-outside or do-not-drive guidance has been issued by NHTSA for this model year. Shoppers should still confirm zero open recalls against their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, because recall filings can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Mini Countryman?
Two owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2026 Mini Countryman. The top components named in those unverified allegations are Steering, Power Train, Electrical System, and an Unknown or Other category. None of the two reports allege a crash, fire, injury, or death. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Mini Countryman?
Zero fleet-level recalls are on file for the 2026 Mini Countryman. This does not, however, guarantee that a specific VIN is clear of all outstanding federal actions. Any used or pre-owned buyer should run a VIN-specific recall check at nhtsa.gov before completing a purchase, as open recalls travel with the vehicle, not with the owner.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Mini Countryman, so no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Mini Countryman in NHTSA records, placing it in the Clean burden band.
- Two unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, citing Steering, Power Train, and Electrical System components, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths alleged.
- The 2024 and 2023 Mini Countryman each earned a Safety Index of 85 in NHTSA testing, but those scores belong to those model years and do not apply to the untested 2026 vehicle.
FAQ2026 Mini Countryman safety questions
Was the 2026 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 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Mini Countryman have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Mini Countryman 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 2026 Mini Countryman?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 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 2026.
- 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.