2018 Subaru WRX STI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other WRX STI years
- Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Subaru WRX STI. That ranks 4th out of 11 WRX STI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 28,028 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Subaru WRX STI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | 28,028 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 11,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Subaru WRX STI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Subaru WRX STI.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 SUBARU WRX STI. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 5-10 MPH, A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR T-BONED HIS VEHICLE AND PUSHED IT 60 FEET. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION…
This is an issue regarding the headlight housing. For unknown reasons part of it seems to be melting from the inside. This to me can be a safety or even fire hazard.
Other Subaru WRX STI years
← 2016 WRX STI · 2019 WRX STI →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 WRX STI | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 WRX STI | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 WRX STI | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 WRX STI | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 WRX STI | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 WRX STI | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 WRX STI | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 WRX STI | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 WRX STI | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 WRX STI | 3 | 2 |
See all Subaru WRX STI problems by year, every Subaru model, or the Subaru VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Subaru WRX STI?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Subaru WRX STI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Subaru WRX STI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other WRX STI model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.