Recalls ·2018 Subaru Wrx Sti Type Ra

2018 Subaru Wrx Sti Type Ra recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Subaru Wrx Sti Type Ra; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about engine.

Recalls2
Complaints40
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 22V522000 · 21 Jul 2022

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.

Risk: Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 21V587000 · 29 Jul 2021

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine11 · 28%
Electrical system10 · 25%
Unknown or other8 · 20%
Fuel/propulsion system6 · 15%
Power train6 · 15%
Steering5 · 12%
Visibility/wiper4 · 10%
Air bags2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20183
20196
20206
20214
20224
20232
20248
20254
20263

From owner complaints

Vehicle mileage was 7387 miles. While driving several check engine lights illuminated including traction control, check engine light, abs, hill decent assist, cruise control icon flashing. Vehicle power was dramatically reduced. Made appointment next day with subaru dealership. I was informed code p0016 showed up on…

Engine · Nov 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

The front passenger door was slammed on my 2018 subaru wrx. This caused all of the side airbags to deploy- including the airbag in the passenger seat. The vehicle was stopped with the engine on. There was no impact aside from the door being slammed from the outside. This occurred in a parking lot.

Air bags · Oct 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Unknown. I am unsure of the issue. However, there is an issue. & it is very dangerous... This has happend about 5, or 6 times now. Sometimes when I am making a turn (I believe it is related to the braking), My steering wheel locks up (as if the key isn't in the ignition). It only lasts for a second, or two. But again,…

Steering · Sep 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2018 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that the vehicle had been parked in the garage during the winter months and while attempting to drive the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated he charged the battery and he was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor…

Electrical system · Sep 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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