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Subaru WRX recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 71 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2023 WRX model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 WRX recalls | 1 | Power train: driveshaft |
| 2022 WRX recalls | 1 | Equipment: owners/service/other manual |
| 2021 WRX recalls | 1 | Exterior lighting: switch |
| 2020 WRX recalls | 1 | Exterior lighting: switch |
| 2019 WRX recalls | 2 | Exterior lighting: switch |
| 2018 WRX recalls | 2 | Exterior lighting: switch |
| 2017 WRX recalls | 1 | Exterior lighting: switch |
| 2016 WRX recalls | 3 | Exterior lighting: switch |
| 2015 WRX recalls | 3 | Exterior lighting: switch |
| 2014 WRX recalls | 10 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2013 WRX recalls | 11 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2012 WRX recalls | 12 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2011 WRX recalls | 11 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2010 WRX recalls | 12 | Air bags: inflator module |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in WRX campaigns are:
- Air bags (36 campaigns)
- Exterior lighting (12 campaigns)
- Service brakes, hydraulic (10 campaigns)
- Electrical system (6 campaigns)
- Fuel system, gasoline (2 campaigns)
- Engine and engine cooling (2 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Subaru recalls.
Subaru WRX recall questions
Which Subaru WRX year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2012 WRX has the most, with 12 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Subaru WRX with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.