2018 Subaru BRZ Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BRZ years
- Not enough data 9th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Subaru BRZ. That ranks 9th out of 11 BRZ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Subaru BRZ problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Subaru BRZ recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
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."
Risk: Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
Other Subaru BRZ years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 BRZ | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 BRZ | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 BRZ | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 BRZ | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 BRZ | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 BRZ | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 BRZ | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 BRZ | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 BRZ | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 BRZ | 64 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Subaru BRZ?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Subaru BRZ?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Subaru BRZ a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BRZ model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.