2018 Subaru BRZ
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Subaru BRZ is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2018 Subaru BRZ at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Subaru BRZ recalls 2
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.
Fix: 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.
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 (FM…
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2018 Subaru BRZ common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Subaru BRZ MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Subaru BRZ costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2018 Subaru BRZ trims & engines on record
2018 Subaru BRZ vehicles on record
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2018 Subaru BRZ — frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Subaru BRZ have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru BRZ. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Subaru BRZ?
Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Subaru BRZ get?
The 2018 Subaru BRZ has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.