Model year 2016 · Compact Cars
2016 MINI Countryman: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2016 MINI Countryman at 26–29 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
26–29
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a MINI dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2016 MINI Countryman recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 MINI Countryman, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2016 MINI Countryman in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2016 MINI Countryman fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Countryman | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 25/29/27 mpg | $3,050 | 332 |
| Cooper Countryman | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 26/32/29 mpg | $2,850 | 311 |
| Cooper S Countryman | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 25/31/28 mpg | $2,950 | 321 |
| Cooper S Countryman | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 26/32/28 mpg | $2,950 | 313 |
| Cooper S Countryman All4 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23/30/26 mpg | $3,150 | 343 |
| Cooper S Countryman All4 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 25/30/27 mpg | $3,050 | 327 |
| JCW Countryman All4 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23/30/26 mpg | $3,150 | 343 |
| JCW Countryman All4 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 25/30/27 mpg | $3,050 | 327 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2016 MINI Countryman crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2016 MINI Countryman owner complaints
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 MINI Countryman, most recently on Oct 4, 2025. 1 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 |
| Air bags | 3 |
| Electrical system | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 3 |
| Power train | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Structure: Body | 2 |
| Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module | 1 |
| Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other MINI Countryman model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Countryman | 27 mpg · 97–98 MPGe | — | — | — |
| 2026 Countryman | 25–27 mpg · 91–96 MPGe | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Countryman | 27 mpg · 91–96 MPGe | 6 | 19 | — |
| 2024 Countryman | 26–28 mpg | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Countryman | 26–29 mpg | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Countryman | 26–29 mpg | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Countryman | 26–29 mpg | 2 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Countryman | 26–29 mpg | 2 | 6 | — |
| 2019 Countryman | 24–28 mpg | 2 | 11 | — |
| 2018 Countryman | 24–28 mpg | 1 | 11 | — |
| 2017 Countryman | 24–28 mpg | 1 | 7 | — |
| 2015 Countryman | 26–29 mpg | 0 | 13 | — |
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Other 2016 MINI models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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