Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Cooper Countryman.
The 2014 Mini Cooper Countryman is a passenger‑car model that requires 4.4 qt of 5W‑30 engine oil and is equipped with an automatic six‑speed transmission, returning an EPA fuel‑efficiency rating of 25/29/27 mpg. Its reliability profile for the year shows 48 total owner complaints, with the electrical system identified as the top complaint area and seven recalls recorded. When viewed against the 2011‑2016 complaint history — where the peak was 118 complaints in 2012 and the low was just 18 in 2016 — the 2014 figure falls mid‑range, indicating the model’s improving trend over those years.
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 a BCI L1 · 480 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427622446. 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 | 11427622446 |
| Engine air filter | 13717568728 alt 13717561235 |
| Spark plug | 12122293697 alt 12122158165 |
| Battery | 61217571896 alt 61217575326 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A87CC6 |
| Thermostat | 11518613803 alt 11518613804 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319127516 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 161.4 in |
| Overall width | 70.5 in |
| Overall height | 61.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3020 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.2 / 61.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 58/42 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 25 / 29 / 27 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.4 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, USE CASTROL SAF-XO OR EQUIVALENT in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | With CVT: BMW part number 83220136376 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil | USE CASTROL SAF-XO OR EQUIVALENT |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 0.8 qt |
| Engine Oil | SYNTHETIC · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.4 qt |
| Engine Oil | SYNTHETIC · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.4 qt |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 9 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | Bolts: 11.0, Nuts: 15.0 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 18.4 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0-22.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 23.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 770 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Spark Plug Gap | Not adjustable in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 14.8-19.2 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | 570 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | L1 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 480 cca |
| Pressure Test | 22 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 18-22 psi |
| Engine Compression | 116-174 PSI. 43 maximum variation PSI. |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH 10.19 inch ROTOR / WITH FN3 |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 26 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: 130 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90 | 6 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150 | 37 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2014 Mini Cooper Countryman recorded 48 complaints, 7 recalls, 2 investigations and 439 TSB filings, placing it above the 2013 level of 71 complaints and 1 recall but below the 2012 peak of 118 complaints. Its complaint distribution is led by Electrical System (8), Engine (6), Power Train (4) and Structure (4), while crash‑related complaints numbered 2 and fire‑related complaints 3. Compared with the surrounding years, 2014 experiences the highest number of recalls in the five‑year span and the only year with investigations, indicating a temporary spike in reported defects. The data does not specify a root cause for these issues, and the subsequent years show a marked decline to 53 complaints in 2015 and 18 in 2016 with fewer recalls. Consequently, while the 2014 model is not the worst in the generation, the elevated recall and investigation counts suggest it is a less advisable purchase relative to later model years.
All 48 complaints on record, top 8 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 439 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| M010616 | 2026-05-06 | Electrical System | The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship… |
| M610226 | 2026-04-30 | Electrical System | While performing a 12-Volt battery jump start, disconnect, or replacement, vehicle test… |
| M010424 | 2025-07-30 | Power Train | The automatic transmission limited warranty for the vehicle Selector Lever Magnetic Shift… |
| M010616 | 2025-02-21 | Electrical System | The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship… |
| M010424 | 2024-08-12 | Power Train | For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector… |
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4.4 qt of USE MINI SYNTHETIC 5W-30 MOTOR OIL, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 25 city / 29 highway / 27 combined mpg.