2018 Mini Cooper problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Tires (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (200)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-07-10 · M840226 · Service Campaign
once the telematics module (tcb2) enters sleep mode, a mini data services trigger for remote services(remote engine start, lock/unlock/climate conditioning) will not be able to reactivate the tcb2. due to this issue, remote services will not function in the vehicle when parked and locked.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-04-27 · M010324 · Warranty Program/Extension
evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-10-07 · M010324 · Warranty Program/Extension
evap purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15 yrs/150,000 mls
Power Train 2024-08-12 · M010424 · Warranty Program/Extension
for the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s selector lever magnetic shift interlock mechanism (gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date, when a gearshift lug repair kit (ite
Suspension 2024-03-04 · M310424 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/or outer cv boots.
Structure 2023-11-02 · M511616 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille.
Showing the 6 most recent of 200 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-12 · Unknown Or Other“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 du…”
2024-01-02 · Tires“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 …”
2023-01-14 · Electrical System“unknown driver side tail light socket. all lights stopped working. took out the socket and the wiring harness connector burned up…”
2022-12-07 · Electrical System“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.…”
2021-11-14 · Engine“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 activa…”
2019-04-09 · Unknown Or Other · 9,500 mi · 💥 crash“february 21, 2019 i was pulling into a parking space and the brakes temporarily failed. when i pumped them a second time they came to a stop, however by then the car and i had gone over a hedge and side swiped a tree. bmw north america could not find any warning on march 11, 2019 when they reviewed the systems, no warnings at all, no air bags depl…”
2018-11-07 · Structure:body · 3,500 mi · 💥 crash“my 2018 mini cooper countryman s was involved in a front end collision with another driver who was traveling at approximately 50-60mph. we were traveling approximately 13 mph at time of impact and the front, knee or side air bag(s) did not deploy. i have a video of the accident as a dash cam was in place at the time of the accident.…”
2018-03-09 · Air Bags · 3,000 mi · 💥 crash“i was at a stop because traffic was backed up in town near the highway entrance and a car rear ended me, pushing me into the car ahead. the rear car was moving at at least 20 mph. with a rear end and head on collision at that speed, my airbags should have deployed but did not.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.