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2018 Subaru BRZ problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2018 Subaru BRZ — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other BRZ years?

BRZ NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted80 complaints2013: 80 complaints2014: 8 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 5 complaints2017: 10 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 4 complaints2022: 12 complaints2024: 3 complaints
BRZ NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Subaru BRZ problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1100%

Does the 2018 Subaru BRZ have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V587000Fuel SystemJuly 29, 2021 · 175,968 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

18V935000Visibility & WipersDecember 31, 2018 · 71,190 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

2018 Subaru BRZ — common questions

Is the 2018 Subaru BRZ reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Subaru BRZ have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Subaru BRZ. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Subaru BRZ years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the BRZ years to avoid are 2013. The cleanest record among BRZ years belongs to 2019.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.