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2015 Subaru WRX

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
21
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints52
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2015 Subaru WRX

3 recalls
52 complaints
21 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
52
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 17V625000high

    Wiring harness issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 WRX and WRX/STI vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. Items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

  • 16V162000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.

  • 22V522000high

    Lighting issue

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.

Consumer complaints

52 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

52
Total
2
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE30
  • ELECTRICAL4
  • LIGHTING4
  • AIR BAGS3
  • OTHER3

Notable Issues

52 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)30
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)4
lighting problems (headlights, taillights)4

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Compact Cars
Drive type
All-Wheel Drive
Engine
2L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

19

City

25

Hwy

21

Comb

Annual cost
$3,550
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Subaru WRX problems

288 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 22V522000

    Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 17V625000

    An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.

  3. Recall

    Recall 16V162000

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.