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  Safety Recalls of Subaru WRX Vehicles

There have been 19 safety recalls for the Subaru WRX. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Subaru WRX.

NHTSA Recall #: 23V754000; Nov. 9, 2023

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, 2023 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Impreza, 2023 Subaru WRX
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V587000; Jul. 29, 2021

fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2020 Subaru Ascent, 2018 Subaru BRZ, 2019 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Impreza, 2019 Subaru Impreza, 2020 Subaru Impreza, 2018 Subaru Legacy, 2019 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2019 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru WRX, 2019 Subaru WRX, 2018 Toyota 86, 2019 Toyota 86
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 ascent, 2018 forester, 2018-2020 impreza, legacy, outback, 2018-2019 brz, wrx, and toyota 86 vehicles. the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V003000; Jan. 2, 2020

an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 SAAB 9-2x, 2006 SAAB 9-2x, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2005 Subaru Baja, 2006 Subaru Baja, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza, 2006 Subaru Impreza, 2007 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru WRX, 2005 Subaru WRX, 2006 Subaru WRX, 2007 Subaru WRX, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (including sti), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V002000; Jan. 2, 2020

an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 SAAB 9-2x, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2005 Subaru Baja, 2006 Subaru Baja, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza, 2006 Subaru Impreza, 2007 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru WRX, 2005 Subaru WRX, 2006 Subaru WRX, 2007 Subaru WRX, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (including sti), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V001000; Jan. 2, 2020

an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 SAAB 9-2x, 2006 SAAB 9-2x, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2005 Subaru Baja, 2006 Subaru Baja, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza, 2006 Subaru Impreza, 2007 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru WRX, 2005 Subaru WRX, 2006 Subaru WRX, 2007 Subaru WRX, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (sti included), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V149000; Feb. 28, 2019

brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Subaru Crosstrek, 2015 Subaru Crosstrek, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Subaru Forester, 2015 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Forester, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2012 Subaru Impreza, 2013 Subaru Impreza, 2014 Subaru Impreza, 2015 Subaru Impreza, 2016 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 forester, 2008-2016 impreza sedans, 2012-2016 impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 wrx sedans (including sti), and 2013-2017 crosstrek vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V009000; Jan. 9, 2019

an explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Tribeca, 2011 Subaru Tribeca, 2012 Subaru Tribeca, 2013 Subaru Tribeca, 2014 Subaru Tribeca, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 tribeca, wrx, legacy and outback vehicles, 2010-2011 impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V008000; Jan. 9, 2019

an explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Tribeca, 2011 Subaru Tribeca, 2012 Subaru Tribeca, 2013 Subaru Tribeca, 2014 Subaru Tribeca, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 tribeca, wrx, outback, and legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V007000; Jan. 9, 2019

an explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Tribeca, 2011 Subaru Tribeca, 2012 Subaru Tribeca, 2013 Subaru Tribeca, 2014 Subaru Tribeca, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: TBD
Recall Summary: takata has submitted a dir (zone a) in accordance with the terms specified in the may 4, 2016 amendment to the november 3, 2015 consent order in ea15-001. subaru is submitting this dir in accordance with section 46 of coordinated remedy order.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V014000; Jan. 9, 2018

An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Subaru Forester, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Tribeca, 2009 Subaru WRX
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: Subaru of America, inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 tribeca, impreza, forester, wrx, legacy, and outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Subaru WRX Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Nov. 9, 2023   Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 3,732
Jul. 29, 2021   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 165,026
Jan. 2, 2020   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 111,562
Jan. 2, 2020   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 127,547
Jan. 2, 2020   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 258,813
Feb. 28, 2019   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 1,303,530
Jan. 9, 2019   Tbd 43,394
Jan. 9, 2019   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 330,120
Jan. 9, 2019   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 452,630
Jan. 9, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 64,179
Jan. 9, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 93,209
Jan. 9, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 72,150
Oct. 6, 2017   Electrical System:wiring 9,178
Jan. 10, 2017   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 53,480
Mar. 21, 2016   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger 18,187
Jun. 12, 2015   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 71,710
Dec. 31, 2014   Service Brakes 200,064
Jun. 10, 2014   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 461,338
Dec. 4, 2009   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 5,724


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Subaru WRX Model Years

Model# Recalls
2023 Subaru WRX 1
2019 Subaru WRX 1
2018 Subaru WRX 1
2016 Subaru WRX 2
2015 Subaru WRX 2
2014 Subaru WRX 9
2013 Subaru WRX 10
2012 Subaru WRX 11
2011 Subaru WRX 10
2010 Subaru WRX 11
2009 Subaru WRX 9
2008 Subaru WRX 6
2007 Subaru WRX 3
2006 Subaru WRX 3
2005 Subaru WRX 3
2004 Subaru WRX 3
2003 Subaru WRX 1
2002 Subaru WRX 1