NHTSA model-year recall report

2018 MINI Countryman Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Aug 23, 2018

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What the record says

This model year's count is equal to the MINI Countryman average of 2.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2018 MINI Countryman recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 18V557000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Reported Aug 23, 2018

What is recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17E051000

Trailer Hitches

Manufacturer: Curt Manufacturing LLC

Reported Sep 17, 2017

What is recalled

Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other MINI Countryman model years

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2018 MINI Countryman recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 MINI Countryman have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 MINI Countryman. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 MINI Countryman?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology