Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Countryman.
The 2026 Mini Countryman pairs an automatic (AM-S7) transmission with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 24/32/27 mpg. Early reliability data shows just two owner complaints and two recalls, with issues concentrated in the steering, power train, and electrical system. This places the model year near the low end of the Countryman’s complaint history from 2017 to 2026, a sharp improvement over the 17 complaints logged for 2025 and closely approaching the single complaint recorded for 2023, signaling a swift return to a more trouble-free ownership experience.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Overall length | 175.2 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Overall height | 65.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3785 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.2 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 24 / 32 / 27 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2026 Mini Countryman logged 2 complaints, 2 recalls, and 10 TSBs—a sharp contrast to the 2025 anomaly where complaints spiked to 17 with 2 recalls and 48 TSBs. This 2025 surge represented the highest complaint volume in the entire generation, suggesting manufacturers identified and addressed a significant issue that year. The return to 2026's baseline of 2 complaints mirrors the low complaint levels seen during 2022–2024, indicating the 2026 model benefits from corrective actions implemented after that spike. The two recalls active in 2026 may be continuations of those 2025 safety actions rather than new problems. The complaint categories—Steering/Power Train/Electrical System and Unknown/Other—are each limited to a single complaint, with zero crash or fire allegations. The takeaway is that 2026 represents the generation's post-correction stability: the spike was investigated and resolved, and the 2026 data shows the model returning to its reliable norms, making it a favorable year to purchase within this generation's arc.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M610126 | 2026-06-11 | Electrical System | During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication… |
| M180126 | 2026-05-11 | Engine | Tarnishing of the metal (1) on the rear silencer is caused by the heating and cooling of… |
| M120126 | 2026-03-11 | Electrical System | BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain… |
| M651325 | 2025-12-10 | Electrical System | Vehicle may experience various operational issues with the MINI Interaction Unit (MIU)… |
| M651225 | 2025-12-09 | Electrical System | Vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as… |
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EPA figures are 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.