The 2015 Subaru WRX has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 87,299 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 6, 2026.
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.
Consequence
Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.
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.
Consequence
An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the subwoofer wire, install a wire retainer clip, and, as necessary, replace the subwoofer, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTQ-76.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING16V1620002016-03-2118,187 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
18
POWER TRAIN
18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
1crashes1fires
AIR BAGS
3
1crashes1fires
STEERING
2
1crashes1injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
Total complaints73
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My engine starting making like a clunking sound I always have took my car for service at the dealership I own the 2015 subaru wrx premium I haven’t move the car after the noise due to scare I might mess something with the engine”
“The contact owns a 2015 subaru wrx. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the drive belt, front drive axles,…”
“The contact owns a 2015 subaru wrx. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the drive belt, front drive axles,…”
“The secondary o2 pump will burn out or continue running causing unsafe risk to short circuit a fire. Recall has already been previously documented in the -2014 models however subaru uses the same design and part number. My car secondary o2 pump was replaced under warrenty at 55k miles now at…”
“Engine has rod knock present common amongst owners. Short block replaced under warranty at 55k miles. How can a stock engine with synthetic oil changes commonly fail? Flaws.”
“* battery charging system damaging battery resulting failure of battery. Suspecting overcharging or constant draining of battery below cycling. * improper charging of battery could result in catastrophic battery failure which may cause battery to catch on fire. * failure of battery in…”
“I first noticed the car engine began making a loud ticking sound and significantly lost power as I exited the freeway heading toward my home after work. After towing the vehicle to the subaru dealership, they tore apart the engine and found a connecting rod bearing had failed. It had slid out…”
“I first noticed the car engine began making a loud ticking sound and significantly lost power as I exited the freeway heading toward my home after work. After towing the vehicle to the subaru dealership, they tore apart the engine and found a connecting rod bearing had failed. It had slid out…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Subaru WRX as of
July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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