Recalls ·2023 Subaru Wrx

2023 Subaru Wrx recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Subaru Wrx; the most frequently affected component is power train — driveshaft. Owners filed 8 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2023 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints8
Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Power train — DriveshaftCampaign 23V754000 · 09 Nov 2023

Problem: 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: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 8 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes2 · 25%
Suspension2 · 25%
Air bags2 · 25%
Engine2 · 25%
Seat belts1 · 12%
Seats1 · 12%

When complaints were filed

20231
20242
20252
20263

From owner complaints

My vehicle has a hand brake built into the vehicle and at 25,000 miles my hand brake started to fail and wouldn’t hold the car in place. I had it repaired under warranty and the whole emergency/handbrake assembly was replaced, I looked at it and tested it before I left the dealership and noticed the same issue, I…

Service brakes · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Popping sound on the right side when i turn the wheel fully to either side and move slowly in either direction.

Suspension · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The failing component system is the drivers side impact airbags. Subaru of America did their own inspection and has listed their findings in an email (it can be forwarded to you if needed). The vehicle is currently at a collision center appointed by our insurance company but has not yet been inspected there. Our…

Air bags · Aug 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

oil pickup tube was clogged with rtv that was over used to seal the oil pan, which causes less oil flow into the engine and can cause failure.

Engine · Aug 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20153
20163
20171
20182
20192
20201
20211
20221
20231
20240
20250
20260

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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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