2015 Subaru WRX recalls (3)

Every 2015 Subaru WRX recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 22V522000

  Jul 21, 2022Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights:Switch

  Problem

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. 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 is in reverse.

  Risk

  Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.

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• Electrical System · NHTSA 17V625000

  Jun 10, 2017Electrical System:Wiring

  Problem

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 WRX and WRX/STI vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. Items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

  Risk

  An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix

  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.

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• Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 16V162000

  Mar 21, 2016Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger

  Problem

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.

  Risk

  An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62.

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2015 Subaru WRX complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Subaru WRX, reporting 2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries. Subaru has issued at least 417 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Engine20
• Power Train19
• Electrical System6
• Exterior Lighting5
• Fuel/Propulsion System5
• Structure5

Service bulletins by component

• Electrical System (252)
• Equipment (218)
• Power Train (61)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (60)
• Unknown Or Other (56)
• Engine (55)

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