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2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

3 current

Combined

8.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,511

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021228 · manufacturer campaign WRE-21

15 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2018–2019 · Impreza 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, the internal temperature of the ignition coils may increase. This could cause a short circuit and a blown fuse. This may result in a sudden loss of engine power with an inability to immediately restart. Note: This recall replaces WUQ-02 (Transport Canada recall 2019-526). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the ECM if necessary, and replace the ignition coils. On vehicles with ignition coil damage, if a certain trouble code (DTC) is stored, the front exhaust pipe will also be replaced.

52,863 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2021226 · manufacturer campaign WRD-21

15 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2018–2019 · Forester 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts for the rear stabilizer bracket could loosen over time. This may cause a rattling notice from the rear of the vehicle. If you continue to drive with this problem, the bolts could detach. If this happens, vehicle stability could be reduced.

Why it matters

Reduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the condition of the bolts on the rear stabilizer bracket, and tighten them, if necessary. If a bolt is missing, the dealer will install a new bolt.

39,502 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019525 · manufacturer campaign WUP-01

17 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2018 · Impreza 2017–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve could fail. If you continue to operate the vehicle after this happens, pieces of the PCV valve may enter the engine and cause an engine failure.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the PCV valve. Additionally, the replaced PCV valve will be inspected. If the valve is found to have separated, the separator cover and oil pan will be removed. If the separated parts are not located, the engine short block assembly will be replaced.

23,255 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019526 · manufacturer campaign WUQ-02

17 October 2019

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2018–2019 · Impreza 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine control unit (ECU) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, the internal temperature of the ignition coils may increase. This could cause a short circuit and a blown fuse. This may result in a sudden loss of engine power with an inability to restart.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the ECU and inspect the ignition coils. If ignition coil damage is found, the ignition coil will be replaced. On vehicles with ignition coil damage, if a certain trouble code (DTC) is stored, the front exhaust pipe will also be replaced.

52,707 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 93% of 180 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
188 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, of which 3 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek at 8.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 188 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,511 in fuel, producing roughly 3,742 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.