2018 Subaru WRX STI Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Subaru WRX STI. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
1
1crashes2injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-08-05

“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.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2018-06-13
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Subaru WRX STI as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.