Subaru WRX recalls & problems by year
The Subaru WRX has 24 NHTSA recalls and 974 owner complaints across model years 2002–2025. The most complained-about year is the 2002 with 427 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 WRX | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 WRX | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 WRX | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 WRX | 1 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 WRX | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 WRX | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2019 WRX | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 WRX | 2 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2017 WRX | 1 | 53 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2016 WRX | 3 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 WRX | 3 | 52 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 WRX | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 WRX | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 WRX | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 WRX | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 WRX | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 WRX | 10 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 WRX | 7 | 65 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 WRX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 WRX | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 WRX | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 WRX | 5 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2003 WRX | 2 | 60 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2002 WRX | 2 | 427 | 17 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
Most reported Subaru WRX problems (all years)
Subaru WRX recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20V001000 Jan 2, 2020 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2004–2014 | 258,813 |
| 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 |
| 19V297000 Apr 11, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2008–2014 | 511 |
| 19V149000 Feb 28, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 2008–2014 | 1,303,530 |
| 19V008000 Jan 9, 2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2010–2014 | 330,120 |
| 19V009000 Jan 9, 2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2010–2014 | 452,630 |
| 19V007000 Jan 9, 2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2010–2014 | 43,394 |
| 18V013000 Jan 9, 2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009–2010 | 93,209 |
| 18V012000 Jan 9, 2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009–2013 | 64,179 |
| 18V014000 Jan 9, 2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009 | 72,150 |
| 17V625000 Oct 6, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2015 | 9,178 |
| 17V014000 Jan 10, 2017 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2012 | 53,480 |
| 16V162000 Mar 21, 2016 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 2015–2016 | 18,187 |
| 15V366000 Jun 12, 2015 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING | 2016 | 71,710 |
| 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 |
| 09V468000 Dec 4, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2002–2003 | 5,724 |
| 06E060000 Jun 29, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2002–2006 | 87,745 |