Model year guide

2012 Mini Cooper Coupe

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 28 on record.

2012 Mini Cooper Coupe — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Mini Cooper Coupe at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined30–32 mpg
Typical price$15,214

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Mini Cooper Coupe recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 13 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Mini Cooper Coupe MPG & running costs

Combined30–32 mpg
City28 mpg
Highway36 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,650
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe worth?

Low
$12,400
Typical price
$15,214
High
$20,000

From 28 comparable 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,250
Fuel only$13,250
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
146.9 in
Width
66.1 in
Height
54.3 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Curb weight
2,557 lb
Front track
57.5 in
Rear track
57.9 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

2012 Mini Cooper Coupe trims & engines on record

Trims
S · Base · John Cooper Works
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl 181 hp · 1.6L 4-cyl 121 hp · 1.6L 4-cyl 206 hp

2012 Mini Cooper Coupe vehicles on record

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Other Mini Cooper Coupe model years

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2012 Mini Cooper Coupe — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe get?

The 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe has U.S. EPA estimates of 30–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe worth?

Comparable 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe listings run roughly $12,400–$20,000, typically around $15,214 (from 28 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.