Subaru WRX recalls
NHTSA's records list 18 safety recalls covering the Subaru WRX since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2004-2023. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Nov. 9, 2023.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
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2023 Subaru WRX recalls 1
- Front Driveshaft Assemblies May Crack and Break
Component: power train. 4,701 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Subaru WRX recalls 1
- Incorrect Information in Owner's Manual/FMVSS 108
Component: equipment. 4,615 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Subaru WRX recalls 1
- Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image
Component: exterior lighting. 59,934 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Subaru WRX recalls 1
- Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image
Component: exterior lighting. 59,934 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Subaru WRX recalls 2
- Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image
Component: exterior lighting. 59,934 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 175,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Subaru WRX recalls 2
- Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image
Component: exterior lighting. 59,934 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 175,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Subaru WRX recalls 1
- Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image
Component: exterior lighting. 59,934 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Subaru WRX recalls 1
- Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image
Component: exterior lighting. 59,934 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Subaru WRX recalls 2
- Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image
Component: exterior lighting. 59,934 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Subwoofer Wire may Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 9,178 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Subaru WRX recalls 8
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 111,562 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 127,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 258,813 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ignition Switch may Turn Off
Component: electrical system. 511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Illuminate
Component: exterior lighting. 1,303,530 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 452,630 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 330,120 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 43,394 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Subaru WRX recalls 9
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 111,562 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 127,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 258,813 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ignition Switch may Turn Off
Component: electrical system. 511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Illuminate
Component: exterior lighting. 1,303,530 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 452,630 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 330,120 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 43,394 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 64,179 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Subaru WRX recalls 10
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 111,562 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 127,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 258,813 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ignition Switch may Turn Off
Component: electrical system. 511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Illuminate
Component: exterior lighting. 1,303,530 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 452,630 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 330,120 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 43,394 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 64,179 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 53,480 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Subaru WRX recalls 9
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 111,562 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 127,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 258,813 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ignition Switch may Turn Off
Component: electrical system. 511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Illuminate
Component: exterior lighting. 1,303,530 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 452,630 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 330,120 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 43,394 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 64,179 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Subaru WRX recalls 10
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 111,562 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 127,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 258,813 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ignition Switch may Turn Off
Component: electrical system. 511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Illuminate
Component: exterior lighting. 1,303,530 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 452,630 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 330,120 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 43,394 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 93,209 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 64,179 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Subaru WRX recalls 8
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 111,562 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 127,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 258,813 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ignition Switch may Turn Off
Component: electrical system. 511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Illuminate
Component: exterior lighting. 1,303,530 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 72,150 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 93,209 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 64,179 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Subaru WRX recalls 5
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 111,562 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 127,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 258,813 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ignition Switch may Turn Off
Component: electrical system. 511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Illuminate
Component: exterior lighting. 1,303,530 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 Subaru WRX recalls 3
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 111,562 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 127,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 258,813 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 Subaru WRX recalls 3
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 111,562 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 127,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 258,813 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2005 Subaru WRX recalls 4
- Incorrectly Installed Replacement Air Bag Inflator
Component: air bags. 130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 111,562 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 127,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 258,813 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2004 Subaru WRX recalls 4
- Incorrectly Installed Replacement Air Bag Inflator
Component: air bags. 130 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 111,562 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 127,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 258,813 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.