20 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Subaru WRX, across model years 2004–2023. Every recall repair is free at any Subaru dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your WRX by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Subaru WRX model years, the 2015 drew the most owner complaints (55).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Subaru WRX model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | no data |
| 2005 | 3 | no data |
| 2006 | 3 | no data |
| 2007 | 3 | no data |
| 2008 | 7 | no data |
| 2009 | 9 | no data |
| 2010 | 12 | 2 |
| 2011 | 11 | 5 |
| 2012 | 12 | 3 |
| 2013 | 11 | 9 |
| 2014 | 10 | 6 |
| 2015 | 3 | 55 |
| 2016 | 3 | 34 |
| 2017 | 1 | 53 |
| 2018 | 2 | 45 |
| 2019 | 2 | 31 |
| 2020 | 1 | 17 |
| 2021 | 1 | 13 |
| 2022 | 1 | 25 |
| 2023 | 1 | 8 |
| 2024 | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Subaru recalls 2023 WRX vehicles with potential driveshaft cracks causing loss of power or rollaway in park. Owners must have driveshafts inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Subaru is recalling 2022 WRX vehicles with Eyesight feature due to incorrect high beam assist instructions in owner's manual, which may cause lights to not adjust properly and increase crash risk. Owners will receive updated manual by Feb 15, 2023.
Subaru is recalling certain 2020 WRX vehicles with faulty backup light switches that can cause backup lights and rearview camera to fail, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Subaru for free repair.
Subaru is recalling 2020 Legacy vehicles with potential fuel pump failure causing engine stalls and crash risk. Owners must have fuel pump replaced free by dealers.
Subaru is recalling 2014 Legacy vehicles with passenger air bag inflators that may explode due to propellant degradation from humidity and temperature. Owners must contact Subaru for free replacement.
When the Subaru WRX recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 321 complaints with NHTSA about the Subaru WRX; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Subaru WRX complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 20 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Subaru WRX, covering model years 2004–2023. The most recent was issued Sep 11, 2023 (Power Train).
The 2012 Subaru WRX has the most, with 12 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Air Bags (9), Exterior Lighting (2), Electrical System (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Subaru dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Subaru to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Subaru dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.