Model year
2018 Subaru WRX
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 43 complaints for the 2018 Subaru WRX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 2 complaints under WRX STI. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (12), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 18–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2015 52 complaints
- 2016 31 complaints
- 2017 53 complaints
- 2018 43 complaints
- 2019 30 complaints
- 2020 17 complaints
- 2021 13 complaints
- 2022 25 complaints
- 2023 9 complaints
- 2024 14 complaints
- 2025 3 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Recalls
22V522000 · Jul 21, 2022
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.
21V587000 · Jul 29, 2021
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.
Complaints
43 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| WRX STI | 0 | 2 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX · 2L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| WRX · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| WRX · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| WRX STI Type RA · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Subaru WRX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.