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2018 Subaru BRZProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Subaru BRZ, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-587 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

2018 Subaru BRZ
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 91%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Subaru BRZ has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2018 Subaru BRZ recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

91%repaired · 2023 Q2

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 21V-587 · Jul 29, 2021 · 175,968 vehicles · 159,453 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2020 Q2

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

Recall 18V-935 · Dec 31, 2018 · 71,190 vehicles · 69,510 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other BRZ year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the BRZ median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2018 Subaru BRZ safety ratings

2018 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 5 stars (7.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No

Own a 2018 BRZ?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.