Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Subaru WRX, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2026
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2002 Subaru WRX - 407 complaints in its first 8 years (427 to date)
- 2008 Subaru WRX - 54 complaints in its first 8 years (65 to date)
- 2003 Subaru WRX - 53 complaints in its first 8 years (60 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2004 Subaru WRX - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (42 to date)
- 2016 Subaru WRX - 31 complaints in its first 8 years (31 to date)
- 2009 Subaru WRX - 39 complaints in its first 8 years (41 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru WRX | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru WRX | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 Subaru WRX | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 Subaru WRX | 25 | 25 | 1 |
| 2021 Subaru WRX | 13 | 13 | 1 |
| 2020 Subaru WRX | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| 2019 Subaru WRX | 30 | 30 | 2 |
| 2018 Subaru WRX | 43 | 43 | 2 |
| 2017 Subaru WRX | 53 | 51 | 1 |
| 2016 Subaru WRX | 31 | 31 | 3 |
| 2015 Subaru WRX | 52 | 51 | 3 |
| 2014 Subaru WRX | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| 2013 Subaru WRX | 7 | 7 | 11 |
| 2012 Subaru WRX | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 2011 Subaru WRX | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| 2010 Subaru WRX | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 2009 Subaru WRX | 41 | 39 | 10 |
| 2008 Subaru WRX | 65 | 54 | 7 |
| 2006 Subaru WRX | 14 | 10 | 3 |
| 2005 Subaru WRX | 19 | 11 | 4 |
| 2004 Subaru WRX | 42 | 25 | 4 |
| 2003 Subaru WRX | 60 | 53 | 1 |
| 2002 Subaru WRX | 427 | 407 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V754000 | 2023 | Power Train | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. |
| 23V076000 | 2004-2005 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. |
| 23V016000 | 2022 | Equipment | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 WRX vehicles equipped with the "Eyesight" feature. |
| 22V522000 | 2015-2021 | Exterior Lighting | 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... |
| 21V587000 | 2018-2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. |
| 20V003000 | 2004-2014 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and... |
| 20V002000 | 2004-2014 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006... |
| 20V001000 | 2004-2014 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and... |
| 19V297000 | 2008-2014 | Electrical System | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback... |
| 19V149000 | 2008-2014 | Exterior Lighting | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and... |
| 19V009000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever... |
| 19V008000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or... |
| 19V007000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the... |
| 18V014000 | 2009 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska,... |
| 18V013000 | 2009-2010 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona,... |
| 18V012000 | 2009-2013 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in... |
| 17V625000 | 2015 | Electrical System | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 WRX and WRX/STI vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. |
| 17V014000 | 2012 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy,... |
| 16V162000 | 2015-2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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... |
| 15V366000 | 2016 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24,... |
| 14V830000 | 2008-2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... |
| 14V311000 | 2008-2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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,... |
| 09V468000 | 2002-2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 IMPREZA WRX VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF SOUTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA,... |