Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Cooper Countryman.
Equipped with an Automatic (AM-S7) transmission, the 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 26/33/29 mpg. Reliability data for this model year records 2 recalls and 6 total owner complaints, with the Air Bags listed as the top complaint area. This count positions the 2020 model below the complaint range established in the vehicle's history from 2011 to 2016, where annual reports varied from a low of 18 in 2016 to a high of 118 in 2012.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11429888806. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11429888806 alt 11428593186 |
| Engine air filter | 13718513944 alt 13718480931 |
| Spark plug | 12122455258 alt 12120055028 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A576A9 |
| Thermostat | 11539430898 alt 11539430899 |
| Cabin air filter | 64316835406 alt 64316835405 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Overall length | 151.2 in |
| Overall width | 68.1 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2701 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 26 / 33 / 29 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings | Only use new bolts and fasteners. |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 15.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .803; Rear: .331 |
| Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth | .031" per side. |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .803; Rear: .331 |
| Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth | Front: 11.57; Rear: 10.19 |
| 1 | M6 Bolts with tensile strength of 8.8 | 84 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman registers only minimal federal complaint activity, with roughly five issues distributed across four areas—air bags (2), power train/electrical/fuel propulsion (1), steering/electrical/forward collision avoidance (1), and service brakes (1)—and zero fire complaints, which is a favorable safety signal. The year-by-year record (2011-2016) traces a volatile arc: complaints spiked to 118 in 2012, but the true high-water mark for engineering intervention came in 2014-2015, with 7 and 6 recalls respectively, 2 open investigations, and TSB volumes of 439 and 395—the heaviest federal engagement of the generation. By 2016, filings had collapsed to 18 complaints, 1 recall, and 35 TSBs, indicating that the manufacturer had largely worked through the issues driving earlier scrutiny. Because the 2020 model year falls outside the recorded window, the data does not specify whether its sparse profile reflects late-stage maturity of the prior generation or early stability of the redesign, though it clearly sits on the post-peak side of the trend. The two crash-related filings—tied to air bags and forward collision avoidance—warrant a targeted pre-purchase inspection, but on balance the 2020 Countryman is a defensible used buy within this generation's reliability arc, provided any open TSBs have been addressed by the selling dealer.
All 6 complaints on record, top 5 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to… Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Showing 5 of 72 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M511616 | 2025-07-16 | Structure | Cavity protection applied to the underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch… |
| M010124 | 2024-10-07 | Fuel/Propulsion System | EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES |
| M310424 | 2024-03-04 | Suspension | During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles… |
| M511616 | 2023-11-02 | Structure | Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch… |
| M610607 | 2023-10-25 | Electrical System | MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result… |
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EPA figures are 26 city / 33 highway / 29 combined mpg.