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2017 Subaru WRX recalls and problems

1 recall and 53 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Subaru WRX.

1
recalls
53
owner complaints
8
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Subaru WRX recalls

Exterior lighting: back up lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 22V522000 · reported July 21, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 59,934 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 6, 2026 · Engine

Experienced catastrophic engine failure with no known cause. The car had been inspected and had an oil change 3,000 miles prior to the incident. Thankfully, I had already exited the thruway and was on a quiet backroad but if this had happened 15 minutes earlier on the thruway this could have been a much different…

Apr 9, 2026 · Engine

Car all the sudden stall/ lock up tires at high way speeds due to sudden no warning engine failure causing a massive safety concern My car locked up during a normal drive up a slowly passing a semi when my car died no power steering no engine power transmission locking due engine failure Car was checked and…

Nov 7, 2025 · Air bags · crash reported

Hit a deer. Airbags did not deploy, however I have reasonable suspicion to believe my head hit the A pillar during impact.

Nov 6, 2025 · Air bags · crash reported

Going about 55mph, I struck a deer head on. It struck towards the center, but more so on the passenger side. During the impact, no airbags deployed, however, based off IIHS videos, it seems likely that they should have. Additionally, I have reasonable suspicion to believe I hit my head on the pillar of the door, which…

Mar 27, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system · fire reported

Likely secondary air injection pump and/or its related relays, CEL P2444 came on 3 separate times. November 2024, brought it in to get replaced under warranty, came on again the day after picking her up in December 2024 due to faulty pump, didn’t get to bring her back in until March 1st 2025, fixed part again, brought…

WRX model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2014 10600
2015 35221
2016 33112
2017 15382
2018 24351
2019 23000
2020 11810

Across all years, the 2002 WRX has the most complaints (427). All Subaru WRX years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Subaru WRX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Subaru WRX, the most recent reported on July 21, 2022 (Exterior lighting: back up lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Subaru WRX?
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (14 complaints), followed by engine (12).
How many 2017 Subaru WRX complaints mention a crash or fire?
8 of 53 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 6, 2026.