SUBARU WRX
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
SUBARU WRX Reliability Overview
The SUBARU WRX has been produced from 2002 to 2026. Over 25 model years, NHTSA has received 1,207 complaints and issued 109 recall campaigns for this model.
25
Model Years
1,207
Complaints
109
Recalls
2002–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
2025 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2024 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 14
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2023 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2022 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 30
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2021 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 20
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: power-train
2020 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 23
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2019 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 37
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2018 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 61
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2017 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 69
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2016 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 40
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2015 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 73
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2014 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 9
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes
2013 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 11
Recalls: 11
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2012 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 12
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2011 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 11
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2010 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 12
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes
2009 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 72
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2008 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 119
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2007 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 3
No rating
2006 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 14
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: fuelpropulsion-system
2005 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 24
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasoline
2004 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 46
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasoline
2003 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 65
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip
2002 SUBARU WRX
Complaints: 461
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinedeliveryhoses-linespiping-and-fittings
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | ★★★★★ | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2022 | 30 | 1 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2021 | 20 | 1 | ★★★★★ | power-train |
| 2020 | 23 | 1 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2019 | 37 | 2 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2018 | 61 | 2 | N/A | engine |
| 2017 | 69 | 1 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2016 | 40 | 3 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2015 | 73 | 3 | N/A | engine |
| 2014 | 9 | 10 | N/A | service-brakes |
| 2013 | 11 | 11 | N/A | power-train |
| 2012 | 4 | 12 | N/A | engine |
| 2011 | 5 | 11 | N/A | engine |
| 2010 | 3 | 12 | N/A | service-brakes |
| 2009 | 72 | 10 | N/A | power-train |
| 2008 | 119 | 7 | N/A | power-train |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 | N/A | — |
| 2006 | 14 | 4 | N/A | fuelpropulsion-system |
| 2005 | 24 | 5 | N/A | fuel-system-gasoline |
| 2004 | 46 | 5 | N/A | fuel-system-gasoline |
| 2003 | 65 | 2 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip |
| 2002 | 461 | 2 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinedeliveryhoses-linespiping-and-fittings |