2022 Subaru Wrx recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Subaru Wrx; the most frequently affected component is equipment — owners/service/other manual. Owners filed 25 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2022 ranks #8 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints25

Crashes reported3in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Equipment — Owners/service/other manualCampaign 23V016000 · 23 Jan 2023

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 WRX vehicles equipped with the "Eyesight" feature. The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function contained in the owner's manual may cause the lights to not be adjusted as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will mail an owner's manual insert containing the correct information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-23.

What owners complain about

Share of the 25 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine15 · 60%

Unknown or other5 · 20%

Power train4 · 16%

Electrical system3 · 12%

Air bags2 · 8%

Forward collision avoidance2 · 8%

Structure1 · 4%

Service brakes1 · 4%

When complaints were filed

20221

202318

20242

20251

20263

From owner complaints

Low engine oil levels came on just last week. I had gotten my complimentary oil/rotate last month. I’ve heard and seen videos on this vehicle having excessive RTV sealant on the oil pan. Makes me very concerned seeing how the RTV clogs the oil pickup resulting in oil deprivation. Seeing how this is my only car I rely…
Power train · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Subaru sent me an email informing me a software update was available for my vehicle. For weeks I tried to update the software, however it has been unavailable. I attempted to reach Subaru via their 1800 number at least a dozen times. Subaru does not answer their phones, and does not return calls when the option is…
Unknown or other · Oct 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The car has randomly on multiple occasions failed to accelerate then jump forward hitting the rev limiter. This has happened while merging back into traffic including 55 mph roads creating concern for being rear ended and also concerns for hitting vehicles in front when the car jumps forward as there is no control…
Power train · Oct 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

The electric pushbutton would not function. I have a standard transmission and I let the clutch out too soon by accident. It killed the engine but the electrical components stayed on, such as lights, interior dash gauge, air conditioning, radio, everything else functioned as if the car were on and running however, i…
Power train · Apr 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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