2012 SUBARU WRX STI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 SUBARU WRX STI
The 2012 SUBARU WRX STI has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 SUBARU WRX STI
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 SUBARU WRX STI, potentially affecting up to 661,402 vehicles.
Recall 14V830000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 200,064 vehicles affected
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia that were remedied under recall...
Consequence: Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will apply an anti-corrosion wax to the four-way joint connector area of the brake line system, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783....
View full details →Recall 14V311000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 461,338 vehicles affected
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt...
Consequence: Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 SUBARU WRX STI
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 SUBARU WRX STI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK USING THE SWITCHES ON THE DOORS, ELECTRIC OR MANUAL SWITCH! THE ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK THE DOORS IS TO REMOVE THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION AND USE THE REMOTE. IF I GOT IN AN ACCIDENT AND WAS UNCONSCIENCE, THIS WOULD TRAP ME IN THE CAR.
Safety Rating for the 2012 SUBARU WRX STI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 SUBARU WRX STI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 SUBARU WRX STI
Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 SUBARU WRX STI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Subaru Announcem — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
TKA19-TKB19-TKC1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Subaru vehicles listed above, equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger side frontal airbag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).
1114714 — EQUIPMENT
Revision to Service Procedure for Diagnosing
11-147-14 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
11-147-14 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
REVISION TO SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM DTCS
2-2014 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
15-162-13 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE WHICH IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PART (SEPARATE FROM THE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY). THE REPLACEMENT MICROPHONE IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE BACKGROUND NOISE WHEN USING THE HANDS-FREE TELEPHONE FEATURE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 SUBARU WRX STI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU WRX STI
- 2008 SUBARU WRX STI — 5 complaints
- 2009 SUBARU WRX STI — 3 complaints
- 2010 SUBARU WRX STI — 1 complaint
- 2011 SUBARU WRX STI — 3 complaints
- 2012 SUBARU WRX STI (current)
- 2013 SUBARU WRX STI — 3 complaints
- 2014 SUBARU WRX STI — 0 complaints
- 2015 SUBARU WRX STI — 4 complaints
- 2016 SUBARU WRX STI — 3 complaints
- 2017 SUBARU WRX STI — 0 complaints
Other SUBARU Models
- SUBARU OUTBACK — 12,068 total complaints
- SUBARU FORESTER — 8,432 total complaints
- SUBARU LEGACY — 4,117 total complaints
- SUBARU IMPREZA — 3,406 total complaints
- SUBARU CROSSTREK — 1,431 total complaints
- SUBARU ASCENT — 1,230 total complaints
- SUBARU WRX — 1,207 total complaints
- SUBARU SVX — 373 total complaints