Model year record

2018 Subaru WRX

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 73 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V522000

Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
59,934
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-21
Owners notified
2022-09-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V587000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
175,968
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-29
Owners notified
2021-09-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine139,000 mi
Electrical system1114,500 mi
Unknown or other1124,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system81,750 mi
Power train713,532 mi
Steering714,500 mi
Visibility/wiper520,000 mi
Air bags36,920 mi
Wheels314,500 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)114,500 mi
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Service brakes1
Structure: body114,500 mi

The 2017 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2019 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.