NHTSA Safety Recalls
Subaru Wrx Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2002 to 2023, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 21 model years (2002–2023) the Subaru Wrx has 106 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2012 with 12; the cleanest is 2023 with 1.
- Model years
- 21
- Total recalls
- 106
- Worst year
- 2012
- Cleanest year
- 2023
2002–2023
12 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Subaru Wrx | 1 | |
| 2022 Subaru Wrx | 1 | |
| 2021 Subaru Wrx | 1 | |
| 2020 Subaru Wrx | 1 | |
| 2019 Subaru Wrx | 2 | |
| 2018 Subaru Wrx | 2 | |
| 2017 Subaru Wrx | 1 | |
| 2016 Subaru Wrx | 3 | |
| 2015 Subaru Wrx | 3 | |
| 2014 Subaru Wrx | 10 | |
| 2013 Subaru Wrx | 11 | |
| 2012 Subaru Wrx | 12 | |
| 2011 Subaru Wrx | 11 | |
| 2010 Subaru Wrx | 12 | |
| 2009 Subaru Wrx | 10 | |
| 2008 Subaru Wrx | 7 | |
| 2006 Subaru Wrx | 4 | |
| 2005 Subaru Wrx | 5 | |
| 2004 Subaru Wrx | 5 | |
| 2003 Subaru Wrx | 2 | |
| 2002 Subaru Wrx | 2 |
What gets recalled most on the Subaru Wrx
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE56
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH7
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS7
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH7
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH7
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC7
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING5
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP4
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.