- The problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- The risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Subaru BRZ Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Subaru BRZ with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2021 for the fuel pump. For comparison, the 2017 has 7 and the 2019 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical BRZ year, for its age
#365 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Subaru BRZ problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2018 Subaru BRZ recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- The risk
- Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ-85.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2018 Subaru BRZ
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Subaru BRZ: every year compared
All BRZ years2018 Subaru BRZ vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Subaru BRZ | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2018 Dodge Charger | 122 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Chevrolet Camaro | 81 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Dodge Challenger | 75 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Subaru WRX | 43 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Volkswagen GTI | 17 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Mazda MX-5 | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Nissan 370Z | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Toyota 86 | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Subaru BRZ
Does the 2018 Subaru BRZ have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Subaru BRZ: fuel pump (July 2021); rearview mirrors / devices (December 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Subaru BRZ?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Subaru BRZ had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 15, 2025 and the latest on January 15, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Subaru BRZ a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Subaru BRZ year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Subaru BRZ years have the most complaints?
2013 (65), 2022 (10), 2017 (7). See every Subaru BRZ year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Subaru BRZ has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data