2013 MINI Cooper Countryman Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,750 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine lost all power while on the highway. Was in the middle lane of 3 and all engine power was lost while going 60mph. I was able to maneuver over to the shoulder through traffic without incident but was pretty scary. Engine warning signs were flashing and was told to shut off engine immediately or else possible engine damage would occur.”
NHTSA complaint #10994602, filed 2017-06, 22,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the vehicle had run out of fuel. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated there was adequate fuel in the vehicle at the time of the failure. The technician stated confirmed that there was a failure with the fuel pump. The contact was unaware if the part would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10549499, filed 2013-10, 7,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10149265May 1, 2017"N18 FUEL TANK PURGE/BREATHER/VENT VALVE: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of…
- 10147223Jul 1, 2015Intermittent Poor Throttle Response at High Ambient Temperatures. The engine throttle response from a stop can intermittently be sluggish when the outside ambient temperatures…
- 10147699Mar 1, 2015N18:MINI Fuel Additive. INFORMATION Because carbon deposit buildup is related to fuel quality, it is not considered a defect in the vehicle's materials or workmanship…
- 10147960Jan 1, 2014"N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing…
- 10150238Aug 1, 2013"N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 MINI Cooper Countryman
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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