Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2018 Subaru WRX STI peaked in 2018, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2018 Subaru WRX STI
Sedan, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Jun 13, 2018 to Nov 5, 2019.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Below the median 2018 sedan
Severity index50.02018 sedans average 6.6
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2018 Subaru WRX STI name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2018 Subaru WRX STI
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2018 Subaru WRX STI
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 5, 2019Failure Aug 5, 201928,028 milesPlain City, UTAir bagsCrash2 injured
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.
NHTSA complaint 11278304 - Filed Jun 13, 2018Failure Jun 13, 201811,000 milesFontana, CAExterior lighting
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.
NHTSA complaint 11101674
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
194 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- 15-308-23R Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised… - 15-304-22R Aug 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.) - Article Locator Aug 5, 2026 · Other
Techtips newsletter locator index. - 15-333-25R Aug 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin - SubaruNet Annoucement (E Jun 12, 2026 · Other
This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras. - 01-167-08R May 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. - SubaruNet Announcement (R May 4, 2026 · Other
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program. - 03-97-26 Apr 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures. - 01-167-08R Apr 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. - 05-97-26 Apr 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected. - 07-240-26R Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20. - 15-219-18R Mar 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully - SubaruNet Announcement (A Mar 4, 2026 · Other
This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs. - 10-105-25R Mar 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. - 01-167-08R Mar 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. - 07-240-26R Feb 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics. - 10-105-25R Feb 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. - Subaru Tech Tips Special Jan 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare. - 15-300-22R Jan 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES). - Subarunet Announcement (E Jan 12, 2026 · Other
This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010 interface firmware has been updated. - 18-226-25R Dec 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis). - 05-84-21R Dec 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads. - 15-333-25 Dec 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. - Subaru Tech Tips (Article Nov 20, 2025 · Other
Subaru service article locator. - Subaru Tech Tips (Article Nov 20, 2025 · Other
Subaru service article locator. - 15-308-23R Oct 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts. - 15-130-08R Oct 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, which ever is lower. - Subaru Tech Tips (Article Oct 28, 2025 · Other
Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator. - Subaru Tech Tips (Article Oct 28, 2025 · Other
Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator. - 07-236-25 Oct 23, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing procedures. - 07-233-25R Oct 23, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory. - 07-235-25 Sep 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In the interest of customer satisfaction Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage in the models listed. The extension will address instances of “phantom braking” or the EyeSight/RAB systems causing unnecessary stoppag… - 15-219-18R Sep 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully. - 10-105-25R Sep 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. - 07-233-25 Sep 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory wjhich must be tested and reported every 30 days. - 15-266-20R Aug 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru. - 15-320-24R Aug 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. - SubaruNet Announcement Aug 13, 2025 · Other
Subaru of America, Inc. will release an OTA to perform a software update to the DCM. This is a preventive OTA. - Subaru Service Technical Aug 11, 2025 · Other
Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition. - 13-108-25 Aug 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up. - SubaruNet Announcement Jul 16, 2025 · Other
This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time from the vehicle's production. - 10-105-25R Jul 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. To improve Fixed Right First-Time (FRFT) and customer satisfaction, SOA i… - SubaruNet Annoucement Jun 27, 2025 · Other
This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru Midtronics DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic tool. - SubaruNet Announcement (S Jun 24, 2025 · Other
This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and In-vehicle message center. - 10-105-25R Jun 23, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. - 15-251-19R Jun 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16. - 01-168-09R May 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. - 10-105-25R May 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. To improve Fixed Right First-Time (FRFT) and customer satisfaction, SOA is… - 15-251-19R Apr 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16. - 02-192-24R Apr 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines. - 09-131-25 Apr 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures and availability of reprograming files to rectify the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). The ELCM may accumulate condensation causing the inaccurate detection of P2404. P0420 may become falsely detec… - 14-31-25 Mar 31, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin announces availability of a User Guide and an informative video to supplement the recent releases to retailers of the SOA321152 and SOA321153 Terminal Test Kits. - 09-51-08R Mar 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure. - 15-304-22R Mar 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. - 01-167-08R Mar 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. - 15-219-18R Mar 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully. - 09-131-25 Mar 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures and availability of reprograming files to rectify the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). • P2404: EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance. • P0420: Catalyst System Efficiency… - 15-251-19R Feb 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16." - Subarunet Announcement Jan 31, 2025 · Other
This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar retailers during February. - RC5 Head Unit OTA Jan 28, 2025 · Other
A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.