How many recalls does the 1982 Subaru Brat have?

The 1982 Subaru Brat has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1982 Subaru Brat has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1982 Subaru Brat?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

1982 Subaru Brat Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1982 Subaru Brat. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Consumer was traveling about 60 mph on highway and heard a loud noise, left front tire tread had separated. Uniroyal , p185/80r13. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak on another occasion, the left rear tire experienced tread separation at 30 mph, dot number anjkbb0165. *slc”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2001-01-01

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 1982 Subaru Brat as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.