2015 Subaru WRX: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

Known problems on the 2015 Subaru WRX

No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.

2015 Subaru WRX recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Subaru WRX. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.

• ElectricalFire risk

  An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Details 17V625000

  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.

  Fix: 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.

• Lights

  Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Details 22V522000

  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.

  Fix: 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.

• Engine & cooling

  An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  Details 16V162000

  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.

  Fix: 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.

2015 Subaru WRX safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):

• Battery: This bulletin announces a warranty extension information regarding 12 Volt vehicle batteries.
• Warranty extension: This program extends warranty coverage for dashboards on all 2005-2009 subaru outback and subaru legacy vehicles sold or leased in the united states.

A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2015 Subaru WRX safety and fuel

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

52 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.

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