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2018 Subaru WRX

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
21
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints42
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2018 Subaru WRX

2 recalls
42 complaints
21 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
42
Complaints citing a crash
5

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V587000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    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 Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

  • 22V522000high

    Lighting issue

    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 result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.

Consumer complaints

42 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

42
Total
5
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE16
  • ELECTRICAL6
  • STEERING5
  • OTHER4
  • FUEL SYSTEM3

Notable Issues

42 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve injuries. 5 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)16
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)6
steering issues (play, noise, loss of assist)5

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Compact Cars
Drive type
All-Wheel Drive
Engine
2L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

18

City

24

Hwy

21

Comb

Annual cost
$3,550
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Subaru WRX problems

288 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 22V522000

    Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V587000

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