Subaru 2015 WRX Subwoofer Recall: Fire Risk from Electrical Short
Subaru recalls 2015 WRX models with optional trunk subwoofer due to electrical short risk causing overheating and fire. Owners must have wire inspected and retainer clip installed free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2015 WRX vehicles with optional trunk subwoofers because wiring can cause electrical shorts that may overheat and start a fire. This affects vehicles where the subwoofer wiring contacts the metal frame. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248679-subaru-2015-wrx-subwoofer-recall-fire-risk-from-electrical-short.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248679-subaru-2015-wrx-subwoofer-recall-fire-risk-from-electrical-short · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V625000
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“Subaru 2015 WRX Subwoofer Recall: Fire Risk from Electrical Short.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248679-subaru-2015-wrx-subwoofer-recall-fire-risk-from-electrical-short. Based on NHTSA recall #17V625000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V625000).
Why it’s dangerous
The subwoofer wiring can contact the metal frame inside the trunk, causing an electrical short. This may lead to the subwoofer overheating and potentially starting a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX/STI models with optional trunk subwoofers are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the subwoofer installed are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015 Subaru WRX or WRX/STI has an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. The recall started October 31, 2017, and applies to vehicles with this specific wiring configuration.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-800-782-2783 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Have Wire Inspected by Dealer
Dealers will inspect the subwoofer wire and install a wire retainer clip to prevent contact with the metal frame.
Replace Subwoofer if Needed
If the wire is damaged, dealers will replace the subwoofer free of charge to eliminate fire risk.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the subwoofer wire, install a wire retainer clip, and, as necessary, replace the subwoofer, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTQ-76.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V625000 (June 10, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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