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2013 Mini Countryman problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2013 Mini Countryman has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 95owner complaints
- 2crash reports
- 2fire reports
- 22%fail the UK MOT
95 complaints, against an average of 39 for the other 10 Mini Countryman model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2013 Mini Countryman?
The components named most often in the 95 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2013 Mini Countryman owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 95 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why is the airbag light on in my 2013 Mini Countryman?9 owners · 9.5%
- Why does my 2013 Mini Countryman stall, lose power or shut off while driving?6 owners · 6.3%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2013 Mini Countryman?5 owners · 5.3%
- Why do the headlights or taillights fail on my 2013 Mini Countryman?5 owners · 5.3%
- Can the sunroof on the 2013 Mini Countryman shatter or fail?3 owners · 3.2%
Has the 2013 Mini Countryman been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2013 Mini Countryman as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2013 Mini Countryman recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAAdaption Measure for the Emission Control System R60 / R61 N47T
Risk: For certain vehicles BMW Group has developed a package of measures (hardware and software) for the emission control system of the MINI R60/R61.
Fix: Installation of the hardware package including the required software measures
UK DVSAUndetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
Risk: Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
Fix: The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
UK DVSAThe exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak over time
Risk: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module cooler could leak over time
Fix: The EGR cooler will be inspected on the affected vehicles and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.
UK DVSARisk of fire
Risk: In certain conditions moisture could gain entry into the wiring connector that powers the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and the EPS unit. This moisture can then in very rare cases penetrate the EPS through the ground pin and cause overheating of the ground connector pin which can in turn lead to fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the supplementary wiring harness with one that has an improved connector sealing arrangement.
How often does the 2013 Mini Countryman fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2013, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2013 Mini Countryman owners report?
12 of the 95 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The FRM module went bad. Lost signal lights, windows, headlights.
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that there was a damp odor inside the vehicle after it rained. The contact stated that the vehicle started having electrical failures. The contact stated that the electrical system had stopped working on the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the windows were not rolling up or down and the doors were not locking as needed. Additionally, the turn signals and the driver's side headlight and taillights were inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that there was a…
The contact called on behalf of the owner of the 2013 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side window was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed and determined that the body control module and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,137.
Passenger occupancy sensor malfunctions all the time and there are hundreds of claims regarding this issue but was never addressed by the manufacturer The same issue prompted a recall in older models but has not been corrected in newer ones
Yes my Mini Cooper 2013 I was just driving normal speed 35 to 40 miles per hour and all the sudden my engine has just quit and stopped running I was not in any danger or in a crash I was able to move my car off to the side of the road and unfortunately this was only the first time the second time was actually on the highway I was scared to death because I was actually came to a halt on the freeway but I was able to push my car off to the side and be out of Harm's Way my car is now parked in front of my house due to engine failure and I don't know what else to do but I saw this recall and I…
As per NHTSA there was a recall the replace OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT but I never received recall notice and just passed 10 years with 40K millage and started getting air bag light, dealer is not replacing it under warranty, if they was a recall they should have replaced my seat earlier so that I would not have this issue today. is there a way to extend warranty to longer time or recall all the cars and replace them so that we do not have to spend 2k to replace it? "01 11 16_OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES"
Blinkers stopped working and windows are no long rolling down
Freeze plug randomly popped out while driving causing vehicle to stall in the middle of traffic almost causing a major accident and or death. Research indicates there has been numerous complaints by Mini Cooper owners experiencing the same issue of a premature unexplained failure with no action taken from Mini to mitigate this safety issue. I’m lucky to be alive.
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the passenger's side seat occupancy sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 106,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the engine was running rough while idling. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would not exceed 65 MPH and 4,000 RPM while driving. The message "Reduced Engine Power" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that cylinder #1 was misfiring because it was not receiving proper communication from the ECU. The vehicle was…
The fuel pump relay circuit board has a failed point in the soldering, causing the car to intermittently stall and die on the road. My safety was at risk because my car died randomly with no warning on a busy road. Can not even limp car to side of road. The part is being replaced by dealer where car was purchased, but a quick internet search provides thousands of similar results. There were no warning lights or any kind of code stored in the computer. I only had the car for one day before the car died so I am not aware of any prior warning signs.
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR IS FAILING. THE DASH LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTINGLY WHEN A PASSENGER IS SEATED AND THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. THE PROBLEM STARTED 03/19/2021. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG(S) MAY NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. MINI HAD A RECALL IN 2015 FOR 2005-2008 CARS. THE PROBLEM PERSISTS.*DT*JB
2013 Mini Countryman: questions owners ask
Is the 2013 Mini Countryman reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mini Countryman; the most common categories were electrical system (36, 37.9%), air bags (19, 20%), engine (14, 14.7%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 2 complaints mention a crash, 2 mention a fire, 3 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mini Countryman?
Across 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (37.9% of complaints), air bags (20% of complaints), engine (14.7% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (7.4% of complaints), exterior lighting (6.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2013 Mini Countryman have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2013 Mini Countryman. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the airbag light on in my 2013 Mini Countryman?
9 of the 95 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Mini Countryman (9.5%) describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. One owner wrote: "As per NHTSA there was a recall the replace OC3 SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT but I never received recall notice and just passed 10 years with 40K millage and started getting air bag light, dealer is not replacing it under warranty, if they was a recall they should have…" (NHTSA complaint 11617003, September 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2013 Mini Countryman stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
6 of the 95 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Mini Countryman (6.3%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Freeze plug randomly popped out while driving causing vehicle to stall in the middle of traffic almost causing a major accident and or death." (NHTSA complaint 11574805, March 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2013 Mini Countryman?
5 of the 95 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Mini Countryman (5.3%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "I have a 2013 mini cooper only 59k miles on it and the engine light came on. i tried using the obd machine to turn it off but it won't turn off. i have p052b and p013c codes.check engine light comes on and off randomly." (NHTSA complaint 11191139, March 2019). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why do the headlights or taillights fail on my 2013 Mini Countryman?
5 of the 95 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Mini Countryman (5.3%) describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. One owner wrote: "Airbag light is showing that passenger airbag is off even though my 100 lbs daughter is sitting in the front seat. i've actually had a 2009 mini cooper s, 2011 mini cooper s and now my current 2013 mini john cooper works with the same exact tail light issue." (NHTSA complaint 11102850, June 2018). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Can the sunroof on the 2013 Mini Countryman shatter or fail?
3 of the 95 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Mini Countryman (3.2%) describe the sunroof or panoramic roof shattering, exploding or failing. One owner wrote: "The sunroof spontaneously shattered. there was no accident, there was no event, there was nothing to cause this to occur. it had been parked overnight in an open area, as it was being driven on the onramp when it sounded like a window was open, then on the…" (NHTSA complaint 11072868, February 2018). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Countryman
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2013 only; combines NHTSA's entries for COOPER COUNTRYMAN, COOPER S COUNTRYMAN, COOPER S COUNTRYMAN ALL4 and JCW COUNTRYMAN ALL4.