Does the 2022 Subaru WRX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Subaru WRX, the most recent reported on January 23, 2023 (Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru WRX?

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (15 complaints), followed by unknown or other (5).

How many 2022 Subaru WRX complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 25 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 Subaru WRX recalls and problems

1 recall and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Subaru WRX.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2022 Subaru WRX recalls

Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual

NHTSA campaign 23V016000 · reported January 23, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 4,615 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 WRX vehicles equipped with the "Eyesight" feature. The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: Incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function contained in the owner's manual may cause the lights to not be adjusted as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Subaru will mail an owner's manual insert containing the correct information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-23.

Most reported problems

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

Engine15
Unknown or other5
Power train4
Electrical system3
Air bags2
Forward collision avoidance2
Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes1
Structure1

What owners report

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

Jul 10, 2026 · Electrical system
The car has randomly on multiple occasions failed to accelerate then jump forward hitting the rev limiter. This has happened while merging back into traffic including 55 mph roads creating concern for being rear ended and also concerns for hitting vehicles in front when the car jumps forward as there is no control…

May 5, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported · fire reported
My car was recently in a high speed crash with a curb. The axle broke immediately and no airbags deployed followed my the entire engine compartment catching fire.

Apr 6, 2026 · Unknown or other
Complaint Summary: I am filing a complaint regarding a potentially defective A/C compressor that is producing abnormal noise and may indicate premature failure. Description of Issue: My vehicle’s A/C compressor produces a loud, rhythmic “chugging” or knocking noise at idle when the A/C system is off. The noise is…

Jan 7, 2025 · Forward collision avoidance
During driving, especially when it is cold outside, the Subaru Eyesight Pre-Collision system (automatic emergency braking) can be triggered by exhaust smoke from a vehicle in front of it. The braking system can be falsely activated, which could cause your vehicle to be hit from behind. There is no way to adjust the…

Jul 22, 2024 · Structure
Hood vibration (visual) when driving and going over minor bumps.

WRX model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2019	2	30	0	0
2020	1	18	1	0
2021	1	13	0	0
2022	1	25	3	1
2023	1	9	2	0
2024	0	14	0	0
2025	0	3	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2022 Subaru WRX have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Subaru WRX, the most recent reported on January 23, 2023 (Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru WRX?: Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (15 complaints), followed by unknown or other (5).
How many 2022 Subaru WRX complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 25 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 10, 2026.