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US recalls (2)
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Fuel system
2021-07-29 · campaign 2021-466
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Visual system
2018-12-31 · campaign 2018-750
Certain vehicles equipped with a built-in navigation system may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS 111) - Mirrors and Rear Visibility Systems. A software issue could prevent the centre display screen from turning on properly when the vehicle is started. If this occurs, the rearview image may not be displayed when the vehicle is put in reverse, which could reduce a driver’s rear visibility. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the head unit software.
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Subaru BRZ. Among 11 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Subaru BRZ.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | – | 4★ | – | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Subaru BRZ version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| BRZ 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| BRZ 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 33 | 27 | $3,050 |
| BRZ tS 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.