Model year record

2017 Subaru WRX

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 81 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V522000

Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 59,934
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-07-21
Owners notified: 2022-09-16

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 risk

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	15	37,000 mi
Engine	14	26,000 mi
Power train	12	36,000 mi
Air bags	6	37,000 mi
Steering	6	37,000 mi
Exterior lighting	4	55,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	4	—
Vehicle speed control	4	32,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	4	21,000 mi
Unknown or other	3	3,000 mi
Service brakes	2	23,650 mi
Suspension	2	3,000 mi
Back over prevention	1	118,000 mi
Seats	1	81,000 mi
Structure: body	1	35,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	22,000 mi
Wheels	1	43,000 mi

The 2016 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2018 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.