Subaru WRX recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Subaru WRX has 23 recall campaigns and 980 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2002, 2008, 2003.

23recalls
980complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2026 Subaru Wrx
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Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
202601000
202503000
2024014000
202319200
2022125310
2021113000
2020118101
2019230000
2018243512
2017153827
2016331120
2015352211
2014106000
2013117100
2012122000
2011114000
2010121000
20091041000
2008765010
200730000
2006314001
2005419000
2004442101
20031601325
2002142717213
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Subaru WRX?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 (427), 2008 (65), 2003 (60) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.