Subaru WRX recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 23 recalls and 976 owner complaints for the Subaru WRX (model years 2002–2026). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (318 complaints), followed by power train (175 complaints). The 2012 model year has the most recalls (12).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 43 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 53 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 52 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 10 | 41 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 7 | 65 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 42 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 60 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 427 | 17 | 2 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (427), 2008 (65) and 2003 (60). Among model years at least two years old, the 2007 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Subaru WRX model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 318 | 7 of 25 | |
| Power train | 175 | 21 of 25 | |
| Engine | 104 | 19 of 25 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 87 | 5 of 25 | |
| Electrical system | 69 | 10 of 25 |
Latest 8 of 23 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V754000 | Nov 9, 2023 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2023 | 4,701 |
| 23V076000 | Feb 13, 2023 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2004–2005 | 130 |
| 23V016000 | Jan 23, 2023 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2022 | 4,615 |
| 22V522000 | Jul 21, 2022 | Exterior lighting: back up lights, switch | 2015–2021 | 59,934 |
| 21V587000 | Jul 29, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2018–2019 | 175,968 |
| 20V003000 | Jan 2, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2004–2014 | 111,562 |
| 20V002000 | Jan 2, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2004–2014 | 127,547 |
| 20V001000 | Jan 2, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2004–2014 | 258,813 |
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.
Owners reported a crash in 54 complaints and a fire in 12 complaints; 31 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
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.