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Buying a used 2018 Subaru Crosstrek? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 194 owner complaints on file

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has 5 recalls in this group. They address floor mat interference with pedals, engine valve failure, engine stalling, ignition coil short circuits and loose suspension bolts. Each concerns operation or mechanical integrity rather than labeling. The 194 owner complaints are unverified reports, led by 64 visibility/wiper reports, with 32 electrical system and 32 engine reports. The supplied complaint record also lists 10 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury, without establishing links to the recalls.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify floor mat recall completion and unobstructed pedal movement.
3. Request engine valve, stalling and ignition coil recall records.
4. Confirm suspension bolt repairs and ask about visibility/wiper or electrical faults.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Subaru dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

What owners have reported to NHTSA

194 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2024
• All Crosstrek recalls