2018 SUBARU BRZ Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 SUBARU BRZ has 1 complaint and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to fuel system malfunctions and rearview visibility problems. The complaint focuses on a specific component failure affecting vehicle operation.
Common Issues
- Fuel pump failure. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
- Rearview camera malfunction. A software issue may prevent the audio display system from initializing, resulting in a blank rearview camera display while backing up.
Eleven recalls impact various systems including the fuel delivery system and visibility components. The recalls address safety-related defects with free repairs provided by dealers.
Recalls
- Fuel pump defect. (NHTSA Recall 21V587000) Affects 175,968 vehicles including 2018-2019 BRZs. The fuel pump may fail causing engine stall and increased crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no charge. Owner notifications were sent starting September 2021.
- Rearview camera software. (NHTSA Recall 18V935000) Applies to 71,190 vehicles including the 2018 BRZ. The audio display system may not initialize, leaving the rearview camera blank and failing FMVSS 111 requirements. Dealers will update the software for free. The recall began February 2019.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney is advisable for those facing ongoing vehicle problems impacting safety or reliability.
2018 SUBARU BRZ Summary
2018
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
247158
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 SUBARU BRZ
175968 vehicles affected
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.
2018 SUBARU BRZ
71190 vehicles affected
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.
Complaints
2018 SUBARU BRZ
ID: 2055610ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
See attached document for complaint.