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2018 Subaru Crosstrek recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 195
Latest campaign: Apr 15, 2021

Recall summary by component5

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Apr 15, 2021	21V264000 19V743000
Suspension	1	Apr 15, 2021	21V263000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Oct 17, 2019	19V744000
Service brakes	1	Nov 7, 2017	17V701000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 15, 2021Latest campaign


Apr 15, 202121V263000	Suspension: rear Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V263000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach. Risk Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21. Campaign NHTSA 21V263000 · Apr 15, 2021
Apr 15, 202121V264000	Electrical system: software A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V264000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit. Risk A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743. Campaign NHTSA 21V264000 · Apr 15, 2021
Oct 18, 201919V743000	Electrical system: software If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V743000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse. Risk If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02. Campaign NHTSA 19V743000 · Oct 18, 2019
Oct 17, 201919V744000	Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V744000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving. Risk An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUP-01. Campaign NHTSA 19V744000 · Oct 17, 2019
Nov 7, 201717V701000	Service brakes If the floor mat moves out of position and interferes with the accelerator or brake pedal operation, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V701000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Crosstrek vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect floor mat retention bracket, allowing the floor mat to move out of position and interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal operation. Risk If the floor mat moves out of position and interferes with the accelerator or brake pedal operation, it can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mat retention bracket and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTR-77. Campaign NHTSA 17V701000 · Nov 7, 2017

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component195

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195Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Visibility/wiper	64	33	0	0	0
Unknown or other	41	21	2	1	1
Electrical system	32	16	0	0	0
Engine	32	16	1	0	0
Power train	14	7	3	0	0
Vehicle speed control	13	7	5	0	0
Structure	10	5	1	0	0
Visibility	9	5	0	0	0
Steering	6	3	0	0	0
Wheels	5	3	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	5	3	0	0	0
Seats	4	2	0	0	0
Lane departure	3	2	0	0	0
Service brakes	3	2	2	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	3	2	1	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Wheels
“Wheel studs, continually Shearer off because of mismatched threads between bolt and nuts common problem among a lot of of Subaru”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768549
Electrical system
“On 06/26/26, while traveling at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive power in active traffic due to a blown out/melted Cylinder 4 ignition coil.”
Filed 07/07/2026 · ODI 11748847
Unknown or other
“2018 Subaru Crosstrek rapidly accelerated unexpectedly while pulling into a parking space with the foot on the brake. Hit a concrete pole and sustained vehicle damage and injuries.”
Filed 04/25/2026 · ODI 11733779

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2018 Subaru Crosstrek recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. The most recent, 21V263000 (reported April 15, 2021), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: suspension (1), engine and engine cooling (1), service brakes (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 64 complaints out of 195 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.

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