VIN Decoder Results

JF1VA1C62J8834627

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

SUBARU

Vehicle Model

WRX

Vehicle Trim

WRX mid+L+M/R

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

JF1VA1C6*J8

Manufacturer Name

SUBARU CORPORATION

Model Year

2018

Plant City

OTA

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

JAPAN

Plant Company Name

Main Plant

Plant State

GUNMA

Note

L: Lip Spoiler RE: RECARO KA: Keyless Access M/R: Moonroof H/K: Harman Kardon BSD: Blind Spot Detection ES: EyeSight NAVI: Navigation W: Wing Spoiler

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Transmission Style

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Drive Type

AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2000

Displacement (CI)

122.0474881894

Displacement (L)

Engine Model

DIB

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Brake (hp) From

268

Turbo

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

Driver Seat Only

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

JF1 World Manufacturer Identifier

VA1C6 Vehicle Descriptor Section

2 Check Digit

J8834627 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

18 MPG

Highway

24 MPG

Combined

21 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,300

CO2 Emissions

420.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Premium

Safety Recalls (2 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2018 SUBARU WRX

Source

NHTSA Database

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Sub

Campaign: 21V587000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.

Consequence: Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-8

Campaign: 22V522000

Owner Complaints (40)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

"2/17/2026 Mileage 96,000 Subaru case number Case # 260217-2101937 Vehicle intermittently indicates reverse gear while driving forward at speed. Backup camera activates and reverse lights illuminate while in forward motion. This condition matches N..."

ODI #11718606

ENGINE

"Oil changes always done, no modifications to vehicle. Driving down road lights all come one and car starts smoking. Rod broke and put hole in engine."

ODI #11683233

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