Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Subaru WRX. Hover a bar for the count.
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2002 Subaru WRX - 461 complaints
- 2008 Subaru WRX - 119 complaints
- 2015 Subaru WRX - 73 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2018 Subaru WRX - 63 complaints
- 2003 Subaru WRX - 65 complaints
- 2009 Subaru WRX - 72 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru WRX | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru WRX | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 Subaru WRX | 10 | 1 |
| 2022 Subaru WRX | 36 | 1 |
| 2021 Subaru WRX | 21 | 1 |
| 2020 Subaru WRX | 23 | 1 |
| 2019 Subaru WRX | 44 | 2 |
| 2018 Subaru WRX | 63 | 2 |
| 2017 Subaru WRX | 73 | 1 |
| 2016 Subaru WRX | 40 | 3 |
| 2015 Subaru WRX | 73 | 3 |
| 2014 Subaru WRX | 9 | 10 |
| 2013 Subaru WRX | 11 | 11 |
| 2012 Subaru WRX | 4 | 12 |
| 2011 Subaru WRX | 5 | 11 |
| 2010 Subaru WRX | 3 | 12 |
| 2009 Subaru WRX | 72 | 10 |
| 2008 Subaru WRX | 119 | 7 |
| 2006 Subaru WRX | 14 | 3 |
| 2005 Subaru WRX | 24 | 4 |
| 2004 Subaru WRX | 46 | 4 |
| 2003 Subaru WRX | 65 | 1 |
| 2002 Subaru WRX | 461 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| 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. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cr |
| 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. The re |
| 23V016000 | 2022 | Equipment | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 WRX vehicles equipped with the "Eyesight" feature. The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting th |
| 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. The low-press |
| 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 2005-2 |
| 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 S |
| 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 2005-20 |
| 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 2013 |
| 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 ever |
| 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 s |
| 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, Colorado |
| 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, Ar |
| 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 the |
| 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. Items in the trunk may caus |
| 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, Outbac |
| 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 A |
| 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, 201 |
| 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 Co |
| 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, cur |
| 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, MINNESOT |