2018 Mini Cooper
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Mini Cooper is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 110 on record.
2018 Mini Cooper at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Mini Cooper recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Mini Cooper.
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 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Mini Cooper MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 28 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 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 190
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 190.
The buttons on the gear selector switch (GWS) do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed.
Bulletin M610223 · Exterior Lighting, Electrical System · Mar 2023The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the m…
Bulletin M840322 · Electrical System · Mar 2023Oscillations in the electric drive can occur. As a result, the 12 V positive battery cable may rub against the battery box cover.
Bulletin M610123 · Electrical System · Mar 2023Ambient lighting changes color after the vehicle goes to sleep.
Bulletin M630122 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Feb 2023It is possible that the guide stem (aka rotational axis) on the wind deflector can break, upon removal and or during installation.
Bulletin M540122 · Structure · Nov 2022During the service life of the vehicle, the high-voltage battery may unexpectedly not provide power to the vehicle.
Bulletin M610820 · Electrical System · Nov 2022During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn.
Bulletin M220122 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2022Mist formation on the windscreen inner surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening several times). The above may occur individually or…
Bulletin SIM640122 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2022The following complaints may be noticed while slow maneuvering with a steering input of 80-100% (at or near full lock, e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or accelerating with a medium to large steering angle: Humming or creaking noises from the rear area; slight vib…
Bulletin SIM330122 · Steering · May 2022The Check Control message "Door open" appears in the instrument cluster (Kombi) even though all vehicle doors are securely closed and locked.
Bulletin SIM610321 · Structure · Apr 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the COOPER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mini Cooper
Mini Cooper may refer to:Performance Cars of the original Mini series with uprated drive train and brakes, called the "Mini Cooper", made by the British Motor Corporation and also the successors 1961–1971, and 1990–2000 Cars of the Mini (marque), including several different models produced by BMW since 2000 with the "Mini Cooper" title: Mini Hatch, introduced in early 2000, second generation from 2006, third generation from 2014, and fourth generation from 2024, changing the model name to MINI Cooper. Mini Clubman (2007–2024) Mini Countryman Mini Coupé (2011–2015) and Roadster (2012–2015) Mini Paceman (2012–2016) Mini Aceman
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2018 Mini Cooper vehicles on record
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