NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Subaru WRX Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Subaru WRX has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 52 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Subaru dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Subaru WRX. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 Subaru WRX owner complaints
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Subaru WRX, describing incidents dated May 16, 2014 to March 5, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Engine 18 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
Of the 52 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 52 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11575663 · Filed
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
ODI #11561137 · Filed
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…
ODI #11512930 · Filed
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.
Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image
NHTSA #22V522000 · Exterior Lighting — Back Up Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported July 21, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 59,934 vehicles
Repair completion: 61.42% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Subaru campaign WRE-22 · Owners notified September 16, 2022 · Vehicles built November 14, 2013 – October 21, 2021 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Subwoofer Wire may Overheat and Cause Fire
NHTSA #17V625000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported October 6, 2017 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 9,178 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Subaru campaign WTQ-76 · Owners notified October 31, 2017 · Vehicles built January 17, 2014 – April 9, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Turbocharger Intake Duct Crack may cause Stall
NHTSA #16V162000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline — Turbo/Supercharger · NHTSA notice
Reported March 21, 2016 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 18,187 vehicles
Repair completion: 89.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Subaru campaign WTA-62 · Owners notified April 15, 2016 · Vehicles built April 10, 2015 – April 22, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Subaru WRX model years
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