Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.
| Year | Overall | Front Crash | Side Crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
No recalls found for the Subaru WRX in recent model years. That's a good sign!
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Subaru WRX owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
| ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
On February 3, 2026, while driving approximately 80 mph on Interstate 10, the manual transmission shifter bypassed the 6th gear detent entirely and moved toward the reverse gear position, creating an immediate and severe safety hazard. I prevented full reverse engagement only through physical intervention. Had the transmission engaged reverse at 80 mph, catastrophic drivetrain damage and loss of vehicle…
The component failing is the side skirts or, as officially described in the Subaru parts diagram, the „Side Spoiler“. It can also be found as part numbers 96051, and 96051A. It can be easily visually inspected. This puts others at risk because it may end up dragging on the road, or falling off entirely which poses a major safety risk…
On 12/3/2025 at approximately 9:46 am, I was driving at about 30 mph when a SiriusXM advertisement suddenly appeared on the infotainment screen. The pop-up took over the entire display and required manual dismissal to regain access to navigation and audio controls. This interruption forced me to divert my eyes and hand from the road. I have video evidence showing…
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