There are no safety recalls for the 2018 MINI Cooper, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2018 MINI Cooper problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,500 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2018 MINI Cooper complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Jul 12, 2025
My 2018 Mini Convertible has 47,000 miles on it. Recently the convertible top stopped retracting and now doesn't fit snuggly when closed. I brought my car into the dealer and they said that a cable broke and gave me a repair quote of $4600-. I sent a msg to Mini USA and they called me and said they would cover the repair if it breakage wasn't due to something I did improperly. About a week later they called back and stated that they would not cover the repair because the warranty had expired. They definitely mislead me on the initial call. My car no longer operates as a convertible, and I have…
Tires · reported Jan 2, 2024
Tire size 205/45 r17 pirelli ginturato We were driving from an appt and the low tire air light came on. We got to car x and found the side wall and tread belt on the inside of the tire had came off. Car x didn't have a replacement tire and they switched the bad tire to the back so we would have xontrol of the steering in a blow out they said to go across the street to Goodyear but be careful. Goodyear had to good get a tire because the car was considered unsafe and a road hazard to drive on the road or highway. We were over an hour from home. The other 3 tires are doing the same thing.we don't…
Electrical System · reported Jan 14, 2023
UNKNOWN Driver side tail light socket. All lights stopped working. Took out the socket and the wiring harness connector burned up
Electrical System · reported Dec 7, 2022
Driving at low speed piercing loud noises came from speakers, buzzing and whining. Noise stayed on with ignition on or off and radio on or off. This occurred two more times on way home. Am waiting for dealer appointment. Have not driven vehicle since.
Engine · reported Nov 14, 2021
Took car into mini dealer for clunking noise problem. Dealer indicated motor mounts were cracked and needed to be replaced. Another customer at dealer was also having motor mounts replaced. His car was also 4 yrs old with 32K miles on it. Mount replacement was not covered under warranty as the car was 4 yrs and 3 months since warranty was activated and coverage ended at 4 yrs.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 MINI Cooper have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2018 MINI Cooper as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 MINI Cooper?
Owners report air bags problems most often (2 reports), followed by unknown or other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,500 miles.
Are MINI recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized MINI dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.