Subaru WRX STI recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 10 owner complaints for the Subaru WRX STI (model years 2008–2016, 2018–2019). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints), followed by service brakes (2 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Subaru WRX STI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 2 of 11 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 of 11 | |
| Structure | 2 | 2 of 11 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 of 11 | |
| Engine | 1 | 1 of 11 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V830000 | Dec 31, 2014 | Service brakes, hydraulic | 2008–2014 | 200,064 |
| 14V311000 | Jun 10, 2014 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2008–2014 | 461,338 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.