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US recalls (1)
Power train: driveline, driveshaft
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Powertrain
2023-11-09 · campaign 2023-606 · 97 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the front axle shafts may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle shaft(s) could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked and the parking brake isn't applied, the vehicle could roll away.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could also create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Subaru will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the front axle shafts and, if necessary, replace them.
Owner complaints (9)
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Subaru WRX (2 crashes reported). Among 24 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 19).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Subaru WRX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2023 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2023 Subaru WRX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| WRX 2.4 L Manual 6-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| WRX 2.4 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.