Model year 2017 · Midsize Cars

2017 MINI Countryman: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 MINI Countryman at 24–28 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

24–28

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.

2017 MINI Countryman recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 MINI Countryman, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 18V557000 Reported Aug 23, 2018
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
9,953 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 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.

2017 MINI Countryman EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Cooper Countryman1.5L 3-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium25/33/28 mpg$2,950319
Cooper Countryman1.5L 3-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium24/33/28 mpg$2,950322
Cooper Countryman All41.5L 3-cyl turboManual 6-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/32/26 mpg$3,150345
Cooper Countryman All41.5L 3-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium23/30/25 mpg$3,300347
Cooper S Countryman2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium23/32/27 mpg$3,050333
Cooper S Countryman All42.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/31/26 mpg$3,150346
Cooper S Countryman All42.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/31/24 mpg$3,400365

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.

2017 MINI Countryman crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 MINI Countryman (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

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.

2017 MINI Countryman owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 MINI Countryman, most recently on Feb 4, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 MINI Countryman complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system2
Engine1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch1
Steering1
Suspension1
Unknown or other1

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

MINI Countryman by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Countryman27 mpg · 97–98 MPGe———
2026 Countryman25–27 mpg · 91–96 MPGe21—
2025 Countryman27 mpg · 91–96 MPGe619—
2024 Countryman26–28 mpg01—
2023 Countryman26–29 mpg02—
2022 Countryman26–29 mpg02—
2021 Countryman26–29 mpg22—
2020 Countryman26–29 mpg26—
2019 Countryman24–28 mpg211—
2018 Countryman24–28 mpg111—
2016 Countryman26–29 mpg015—
2015 Countryman26–29 mpg013—

All MINI Countryman years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 MINI models

2017 MINI Clubman2017 MINI Cooper2017 MINI John Cooper Works

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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