2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“My father has the same year mini cooper and has a recall on the foot control module. He actually just got it fixed even though he hadn't had any issues with it yet. My mini has had the foot control module go bad. My car is unusable. I have no interior lights, no dash lights, no turn signals, no blowers, the windows controls don't work. I had to drive it once because I hit a deer with my other vehicle and nearly got rear ended because they didn't know I was turning and it over heated............ I do not understand why my dad got a recall and I haven't. Please HELP”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Dec 2024
“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman. The contact stated while parked there was white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the battery and CS module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2022
“The contact owns a 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the battery became drained. The contact replaced the battery. The contact stated that after replacing the battery, the turn signals and brake lights failed to work as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to get the vehicle shipped to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · May 2020
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“When a passenger is in the front seat, the airbag light goes on and off during the course of travel or sitting still. The problem continues, whether it be on a city street, freeway, etc.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2018
“The coolant thermostat housing is always making a problem. I see there is extended warranty on other years model. But it has to be included my vehicle's year. They uses same thermostat housing and making a same problem. Leaks or it stuck opened/closed very easily. Within a 3 years I need to change the thermostat housing/ times with oem part. First time it makes a problem at around 90000 miles.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2018
“My turbocharger failed in 2017. I replaced with a non oem turbocharger. We received a letter from min extending the warranty after our repair. Mini is refusing to reimburse parts cost and install because non oem parts. This should not matter account parts were replaced prior to extended warranty being common knowledge.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2017
“Enghine light has been coming on since purchase in 2015 and we have already invested severl $ trying to get to the heart of the problem. It always come back on power loss and rattling sound took to bmw dealer and paid for "troubleshooting" was told by bmw service tech not to drive the car as it could smoke ad die! The timing chain and guides need to be replaced. There was a recall and lawsuit for this through 2010 but my vehicle is a 2011....car could smoke out and die any moment. 86272 miles year 2011 called bmw filed a complaint but thats not fixing the issue. We do not feel that we should invest another 5k+to fix this issue.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2017
“Passenger airbag sensor enables airbag when extremely light items are placed in the seat such as a cell phone. Car could deploy airbag with small occupant in seat.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mini cooper s countryman. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,900. The VIN was unavailable.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2015
“At 18xxx miles the clutch is gone. Transfer case found defective. The clutch has been failing on the all4 models all across the country and dealers are blaming user error, even as fast as 1500 miles. $2500 for a new clutch on a brand new vehicle is absurd. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2012
Recalls - 2 campaigns
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT COOLS THE TURBOCHARGER HAS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CAN MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGANDURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
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Is the 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman reliable?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.