2022 Subaru WRX: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
25
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
0
Injuries
72.0
Severity index
Severity index 72.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 15 | 60.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 20.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 16.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 12.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 8.0% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 | 8.0% |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 4.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 4.0% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 15 of 25 complaints (60.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 21.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V016000 | 23/01/2023 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 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 re |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.