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US recalls (3)
Exterior lighting: back up lights, switch
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Electrical system: wiring
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 cooling: engine, gasoline
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Owner complaints (52)
Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Subaru WRX (2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 24 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 19).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 18 | |
| Engine | 18 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Air bags | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Subaru WRX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2015 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2015 Subaru WRX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| WRX 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| WRX 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| WRX 2.5 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.