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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
No US recalls found for the 2018 MINI Cooper.
On certain vehicles, a crash protection plate was not installed beside the high pressure fuel pump in the engine compartment. In the event of a severe crash, the high pressure fuel pump could become damaged and cause a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install the missing crash protection plate.
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 MINI Cooper (3 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 26 model years of this model, it ranks #18 for the most complaints (median 47).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 |
EPA ratings for each 2018 MINI Cooper version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Clubman 1.5 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| Cooper Clubman 1.5 L Manual 6-spd | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,950 |
| Cooper Clubman All4 1.5 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Cooper Clubman All4 1.5 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Cooper Convertible 1.5 L Automatic (S6) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,750 |
| Cooper Convertible 1.5 L Manual 6-spd | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Cooper Countryman 1.5 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| Cooper Countryman 1.5 L Manual 6-spd | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,950 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 1.5 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 1.5 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door 1.5 L Automatic (S6) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,750 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door 1.5 L Manual 6-spd | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,550 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.