Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 Subaru WRX

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 21 owner complaints on file.

Subaru WRX, 2015–2021 generation
Pictured: the 2015–2021 generation. OSX, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train6—
Engine5—
Electrical system2—
Unknown or other2—
Visibility/wiper2—
Fuel/propulsion system1—
Seats1—
Steering1—
Suspension1—

The 2020 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Subaru WRX model years

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All Subaru WRX recalls by year

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.