2018 Subaru BRZ Problems & Complaints

Average67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the BRZ at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Subaru BRZ with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the BRZ at the same age. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2018 Subaru BRZ problems

  • Engine & cooling
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Subaru BRZ complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Subaru BRZ. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best BRZ years: 2014, 2017, 2018. Years to avoid: 2013. Compare all years →

2018 Subaru BRZ recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 21V-587 · Jul 29, 2021 · 175,968 vehicles

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.

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.

Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices

NHTSA recall 18V-935 · Dec 31, 2018 · 71,190 vehicles

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.

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.

2018 Subaru BRZ engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automaticRWD24 / 33 / 27
2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manualRWD21 / 29 / 24

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Subaru BRZ a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2018 BRZ rates average: 67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the BRZ at the same age. It is one of the best BRZ years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Subaru BRZ?

The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2018 Subaru BRZ have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2018 Subaru BRZ, the most recent from July 29, 2021 (fuel pump). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Subaru BRZ?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2017 and 2018. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013. See the full Subaru BRZ years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.