2022 Subaru WRX recalls and problems

The 2022 Subaru WRX has 1 recall and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2022 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 24 WRX model years — 11th most.

1recalls

25complaints

3crashes

1fires

0injuries

19,800median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Equipment

Jan 23, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V016000 · 4,615 vehicles

Problem: 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 the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function contained in the owner's manual may cause the lights to not be adjusted as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Subaru will mail an owner's manual insert containing the correct information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-23.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine15

Unknown or other5

Power Train4

Electrical System3

Air Bags2

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Fuel System1

Service Brakes1

Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2022 vs. other Subaru WRX years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 Subaru WRX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2022 Subaru WRX, the latest from Jan 23, 2023 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru WRX?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (15), unknown or other (5), power train (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.