2015 SUBARU WRX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
73
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
69
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 SUBARU WRX
The 2015 SUBARU WRX has received a total of 73 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. 69 technical service bulletins have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (18 complaints), Power Train (18 complaints), and Electrical System (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 SUBARU WRX
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 SUBARU WRX, potentially affecting up to 87,299 vehicles.
Recall 22V522000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 59,934 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V625000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 9,178 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V162000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 18,187 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 SUBARU WRX
73 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 SUBARU WRX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My engine starting making like a clunking sound I always have took my car for service at the dealership i own the 2015 subaru wrx premium i haven’t move the car after the noise due to scare I might mess something with the engine
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the drive belt, front drive axles, rear axle differential seals, and windshield washer reservoir. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the drive belt, front drive axles, rear axle differential seals, and windshield washer reservoir. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
The secondary o2 pump will burn out or continue running causing unsafe risk to short circuit a fire. Recall has already been previously documented in the -2014 models however Subaru uses the same design and part number. My car Secondary o2 Pump was replaced under warrenty at 55k miles now at 90knmiles have the same CEL code.
Engine has rod knock present common amongst owners. Short block replaced under warranty at 55k miles. How can a stock engine with synthetic oil changes commonly fail? Flaws.
Safety Rating for the 2015 SUBARU WRX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 SUBARU WRX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 SUBARU WRX
Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 69 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 SUBARU WRX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
02-193-24 — ENGINE
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
03-78-17 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
06-87-22R — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the electronic connector lock tab for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the above listed models and model years from (3) years or thirty-six thousand (36,000) miles (whichever...
18-207-22 — EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
Subarunet Annou — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner notification WUK-96 DIT exhaust pipe front (EPF) nut torque service campaign/voluntary emission recall.
07-152-19 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns: ? Power windows inoperative from the driver?s door master and / or passenger front door switch ? Unable to remotely operate other door windows from the driver?s door master switch ? One-Touch Auto...
06-66-18 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the front brake rotors used on the models listed above. The change makes it easier to identify these parts from those used on other models.
07-133-18 — ENGINE
2.0L Turbor Models only. This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. In some cases, the Check Engine light may illuminate and a knock sensor-related DTC set in the ECM memory: P0327, P0328, P0332 and...
15-172-14R — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in subarunet.
WQW-58R — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2.0L DIT Models Only. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. This bulletin includes the service procedure for diagnosis and repair of customer concerns involving engine idle roughness or, in some cases, engine noise and/or damage resulting from spark knock (pre-ignition)....
Showing 10 of 69 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 SUBARU WRX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU WRX
- 2010 SUBARU WRX — 3 complaints
- 2011 SUBARU WRX — 5 complaints
- 2012 SUBARU WRX — 4 complaints
- 2013 SUBARU WRX — 11 complaints
- 2014 SUBARU WRX — 9 complaints
- 2015 SUBARU WRX (current)
- 2016 SUBARU WRX — 40 complaints
- 2017 SUBARU WRX — 69 complaints
- 2018 SUBARU WRX — 61 complaints
- 2019 SUBARU WRX — 37 complaints
- 2020 SUBARU WRX — 23 complaints
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