2018 SUBARU BRZ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 SUBARU BRZ
The 2018 SUBARU BRZ has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 11 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 SUBARU BRZ
NHTSA has recorded 11 recalls for the 2018 SUBARU BRZ, potentially affecting up to 1,830,870 vehicles.
Recall 21V587000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 175,968 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 21V587000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 175,968 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 21V587000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 175,968 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 21V587000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 175,968 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 21V587000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 175,968 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 21V587000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 175,968 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 21V587000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 175,968 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 21V587000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 175,968 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 21V587000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 175,968 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 21V587000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 175,968 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Recall 18V935000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
| 71,190 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 SUBARU BRZ
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 SUBARU BRZ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
See attached document for complaint.
Safety Rating for the 2018 SUBARU BRZ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 SUBARU BRZ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 SUBARU BRZ
Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 SUBARU BRZ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WRG-21 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019-2020 MY Ascent, 2018-2019 MY BRZ, 2018 MY Forester (Turbo), 2018-2020 MY Impreza, 2018-2020 MY Legacy, 2018-2020 MY Outback, and 2018-2019 MY WRX vehicles in which the fuel pump may become inoperative.
12-309-21 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces a design change made to the replacement front console box cover.
07-172-20 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces availability of new headlamp assemblies which include the following enhancements: (1) Additional ventilation added for optimized temperature control inside the headlamp housing. (2) The added temperature control enhances performance of the anti-fogging coating on the inside of the headlamp lens, improving its resistance to prolonged high temperature...
15-214-17R — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-254-19R — EQUIPMENT
The first TomTom map update for Gen 3.0 Harman navigation equipped vehicles was made available.
15-254-19 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On August 23rd, 2018, the first TomTom map update for Gen 3.0 Harman navigation equipped vehicles was made available. While the map update process is user-friendly, we ask that retailers assist customers with the map update procedure when requested as a courtesy, an opportunity to build retailer loyalty, enhance customer...
15-244-19 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This bulletin announces availability of individual service parts and provides an installation procedure for the A/C compressor clutch assembly. Previously, a complete compressor assembly was necessary if any of the clutch components required replacement.
Harman-update-in — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
In efforts to increase customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is now allowing all retailers to perform a one-time update the head unit software for Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation Head Units.
Harman-update-in — EQUIPMENT
In efforts to increase customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is now allowing all retailers to perform a one-time update the head unit software for Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation Head Units.
WTZ-85R — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling 2018 model year Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles equipped with a certain combination of head unit hardware and software, due to the possibility of noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111 ? ?Rear Visibility.?
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 SUBARU BRZ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU BRZ
- 2013 SUBARU BRZ — 80 complaints
- 2014 SUBARU BRZ — 8 complaints
- 2015 SUBARU BRZ — 3 complaints
- 2016 SUBARU BRZ — 5 complaints
- 2017 SUBARU BRZ — 10 complaints
- 2018 SUBARU BRZ (current)
- 2019 SUBARU BRZ — 1 complaint
- 2020 SUBARU BRZ — 4 complaints
- 2021 SUBARU BRZ — 0 complaints
- 2022 SUBARU BRZ — 12 complaints
- 2023 SUBARU BRZ — 0 complaints
Other SUBARU Models
- SUBARU OUTBACK — 12,068 total complaints
- SUBARU FORESTER — 8,432 total complaints
- SUBARU LEGACY — 4,117 total complaints
- SUBARU IMPREZA — 3,406 total complaints
- SUBARU CROSSTREK — 1,431 total complaints
- SUBARU ASCENT — 1,230 total complaints
- SUBARU WRX — 1,207 total complaints
- SUBARU SVX — 373 total complaints