Subaru WRX recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
24 recalls found for the Subaru WRX in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 974 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru WRX | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Subaru WRX | 0 | 13 |
| 2023 Subaru WRX | 1 | 8 |
| 2022 Subaru WRX | 1 | 25 |
| 2021 Subaru WRX | 1 | 13 |
| 2020 Subaru WRX | 1 | 17 |
| 2019 Subaru WRX | 2 | 30 |
| 2018 Subaru WRX | 2 | 42 |
| 2017 Subaru WRX | 1 | 53 |
| 2016 Subaru WRX | 3 | 31 |
| 2015 Subaru WRX | 3 | 52 |
| 2014 Subaru WRX | 10 | 6 |
| 2013 Subaru WRX | 11 | 7 |
| 2012 Subaru WRX | 12 | 2 |
| 2011 Subaru WRX | 11 | 4 |
| 2010 Subaru WRX | 12 | 1 |
| 2009 Subaru WRX | 10 | 41 |
| 2008 Subaru WRX | 7 | 65 |
| 2007 Subaru WRX | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Subaru WRX | 4 | 14 |
| 2005 Subaru WRX | 5 | 19 |
| 2004 Subaru WRX | 5 | 42 |
| 2003 Subaru WRX | 2 | 60 |
| 2002 Subaru WRX | 2 | 427 |
Has your Subaru been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Subaru dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Subaru WRX recalls
- Nov 9, 202323V754000Power train4,701 vehiclesSubaru Forester, Crosstrek and 2 more models
The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
- Feb 13, 202323V076000Air bags130 vehiclesSubaru Impreza and WRX
The replacement air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
- Jan 23, 202323V016000Equipment4,615 vehicles2022 Subaru WRX
The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function.
- Jul 21, 202222V522000Exterior lighting59,934 vehicles2015-2021 Subaru WRX
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…
- Jul 29, 202121V587000Fuel system, gasoline175,968 vehiclesSubaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy and 6 more models
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Jan 2, 202020V003000Air bags111,562 vehiclesSubaru Legacy, Subaru Outback and 5 more models
The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Jan 2, 202020V002000Air bags127,547 vehiclesSubaru Legacy, Subaru Outback and 5 more models
The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Jan 2, 202020V001000Air bags258,813 vehiclesSubaru Legacy, Subaru Outback and 5 more models
The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.