2018 Subaru BRZ Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#11 most-complained of 11 BRZ years
The 2018 Subaru BRZ has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the 11 model years with data, and ranks 11th (best) worst-first. NHTSA lists just 1 complaint and 2 recalls, one for a fuel pump and one for the audio display software.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 29 hwy
Top 2018 Subaru BRZ problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (100%)
2018 Subaru BRZ recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V587000Jul 29, 2021Fuel System175,968 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 18V935000Dec 31, 2018Visibility & Wipers71,190 vehicles
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: 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.
2018 Subaru BRZ fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2018 compared with other BRZ years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Subaru BRZ reliable?
- Among the 11 BRZ model years with NHTSA data, 2018 has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any year, and ranks 11th worst-first, meaning it has fewer reported problems than other BRZ years.
- What problems does the 2018 Subaru BRZ have?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2018 BRZ, filed under the Engine category, which makes up 100% of the complaints on record for this year.
- Does the 2018 Subaru BRZ have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 BRZ: one for a low-pressure fuel pump that may fail, and one for a software issue that can prevent the audio display and rearview camera image from initializing. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Subaru BRZ should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint index data, 2013 (index 100), 2022 (index 90), and 2017 (index 80) are marked Avoid, while 2018 has the lowest complaint index of any BRZ year at 0.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Subaru BRZ?
- EPA rates the 2018 BRZ at 24 mpg combined, 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300.