Does the 1978 Subaru Brat have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1978 Subaru Brat recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Subaru Brat?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1978 Subaru Brat recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Subaru Brat. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Subaru been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Subaru dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Subaru Brat recalls, newest first

August 17, 1978NHTSA 78V18100023,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: A tube in the fuel evaporative emission control system can become obstructed, causing excessive pressure to build up in the fuel tank. This usually occurs in extremely high temperatures or intense sunlight. Excessive pressure build-up causes the fuel tank to bulge. A short hairline crack may develop and fuel leakage may result.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will install a newly designed tube and valve assembly in the evaporative emission control system.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Subaru Brat were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1978 Subaru Brat have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1978 Subaru Brat recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Subaru Brat?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.