Model year guide

2018 Mini Cooper S

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Mini Cooper S is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 48 on record.

2018 Mini Cooper S — representative photo
Representative photo

2018 Mini Cooper S at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined24–28 mpg

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

2018 Mini Cooper S recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Mini Cooper S.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 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.

2018 Mini Cooper S MPG & running costs

Combined24–28 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,132
EPA size classMidsize Cars
Transmission3 options
Electric range270 mi
Charge time (240V)2 hours
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopOn some versions
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,429 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 14 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Mini Cooper S costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,660
Fuel only$15,660
Per mile$0.21

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.

2018 Mini Cooper S vehicles on record

Other Mini Cooper S model years

2018 Mini Cooper S — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Mini Cooper S have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2018 Mini Cooper S. 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 2018 Mini Cooper S get?

The 2018 Mini Cooper S has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (14 versions).

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