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2018 Subaru WRX STI Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2018 Subaru WRX STI right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 2 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Subaru WRX STI.

2018 Subaru WRX STI owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Subaru WRX STI, describing incidents dated June 13, 2018 to August 5, 2019.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across both complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11278304 · Filed November 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 SUBARU WRX STI. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 5-10 MPH, A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR T-BONED HIS VEHICLE AND PUSHED IT 60 FEET. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS…
ODI #11101674 · Filed June 13, 2018
THIS IS AN ISSUE REGARDING THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING. FOR UNKNOWN REASONS PART OF IT SEEMS TO BE MELTING FROM THE INSIDE. THIS TO ME CAN BE A SAFETY OR EVEN FIRE HAZARD.

Read all 2 complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2018 Subaru WRX STI right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Subaru WRX STI. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Subaru WRX STI.

Air Bags

ODI #11278304

Crash 2 injuries

Incident: August 5, 2019 · Filed: November 5, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 SUBARU WRX STI. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 5-10 MPH, A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR T-BONED HIS VEHICLE AND PUSHED IT 60 FEET. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED YOUNG SUBARU (3920 RIVERDALE RD, OGDEN, UT 84405, (801) 528-9342) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1-46604412545. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,028. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11101674

Incident: June 13, 2018 · Filed: June 13, 2018

THIS IS AN ISSUE REGARDING THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING. FOR UNKNOWN REASONS PART OF IT SEEMS TO BE MELTING FROM THE INSIDE. THIS TO ME CAN BE A SAFETY OR EVEN FIRE HAZARD.

Other Subaru WRX STI model years

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