Model year 2018 · Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars
2018 MINI Cooper: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2018 MINI Cooper at 26–32 mpg combined across 12 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
26–32
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a MINI dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2018 MINI Cooper recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2018 MINI Cooper, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2018 MINI Cooper in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2018 MINI Cooper fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Convertible | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 27/35/30 mpg | $2,750 | 294 |
| Cooper Convertible | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 28/37/32 mpg | $2,550 | 280 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 27/35/30 mpg | $2,750 | 294 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 28/38/32 mpg | $2,550 | 282 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 27/35/30 mpg | $2,750 | 294 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 28/37/32 mpg | $2,550 | 280 |
| Cooper S Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 25/33/28 mpg | $2,950 | 315 |
| Cooper S Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23/32/26 mpg | $3,150 | 338 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 2 door | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 25/32/28 mpg | $2,950 | 316 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 2 door | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23/32/26 mpg | $3,150 | 338 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 4 door | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 25/32/28 mpg | $2,950 | 316 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 4 door | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23/32/26 mpg | $3,150 | 338 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2018 MINI Cooper crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 MINI Cooper (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2018 MINI Cooper owner complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 MINI Cooper, most recently on Jul 12, 2025. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 |
| Structure: Body | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other MINI Cooper model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Cooper | 31 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 Cooper | 30–32 mpg | 1 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Cooper | 30–32 mpg | 4 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Cooper | 27–32 mpg · 110 MPGe | 2 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Cooper | 27–32 mpg · 110 MPGe | 2 | 12 | — |
| 2022 Cooper | 26–32 mpg · 110 MPGe | 2 | 9 | — |
| 2021 Cooper | 26–31 mpg · 108 MPGe | 4 | 7 | — |
| 2020 Cooper | 29–31 mpg · 108 MPGe | 4 | 13 | — |
| 2019 Cooper | 26–32 mpg | 2 | 17 | — |
| 2017 Cooper | 26–32 mpg | 3 | 34 | — |
| 2016 Cooper | 26–32 mpg | 4 | 51 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Cooper | 27–32 mpg | 6 | 74 | 4/5 |
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Other 2018 MINI models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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