Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Subaru WRX has 2 recalls, 40 complaints.
2
Recalls
40
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V587000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toy...
22V522000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can r...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2018 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2/17/2026 Mileage 96,000 Subaru case number Case # 260217-2101937 Vehicle intermittently indicate... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | ENGINE | Oil changes always done, no modifications to vehicle. Driving down road lights all come one and car ... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Shortly after purchase (within 1 month), a strong raw gasoline vapor odor began entering the passeng... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | When accelerating from a stop, the car is having trouble accelerating despite having the accelerator... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have been experiencing a strong fuel odor both inside and outside the cabin when starting the engi... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Cluth was replaced at a little over 50,000 miles and throw out bearing failed within 200 miles of th... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel pump failing Reverse switch failing |
| Jul 23, 2024 | ENGINE | I bought a 2018 Subaru WRX with 61,000 miles, After driving it 6,000 miles with engine spun a rod be... |
| May 15, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Started car up. Check engine light is on, cruise control flashing. Fuel tank level is flashing. Has ... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine rod knock at 32,000 miles due to bearing failure causing loss of control of vehicle and sudde... |
| Dec 24, 2023 | ENGINE | ******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE IT IS REQUESTED BY T... |
| Dec 24, 2023 | ENGINE | ******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE IT IS REQUESTED BY T... |
| Nov 28, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine Failure rod bearing failure is extremely common. Can leave motorist in danger being stranded ... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission began leaking fluid and has experienced slippage while driving. I took the vehicle ... |
| Jan 5, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlight deflector burning/melting.not properly deflecting light to properly lighting up the road .... |
| Sep 19, 2022 | STEERING | Unknown. I am unsure of the issue. However, there is an issue. & it is very dangerous... This has... |
| May 5, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | We tool the car to the DMV to get the plates and rhey told us the car had a recall. They stated the ... |
| Jan 10, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Parasitic battery drain. Car is rendered inoperable after periods of non use. The batter has been re... |
| Jan 2, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery dies and vehicle is unable to start after short periods of being turned off. This has left m... |
| Mar 9, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | BATTERY DRAINED EVEN THOUGH I LEFT NO LIGHTS ON AND HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. HAD TO REPLACE BATT... |