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2015 Subaru WRX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 52 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Subaru WRX

The 2015 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

B
70/100

Good Choice — 2015 Subaru WRX

The 2015 Subaru WRX has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
52
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Subaru WRX (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V625000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V162000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V522000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Subaru WRX

Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
18
Engine
10
Electrical System
6
Unknown Or Other
4
Exterior Lighting
4
Structure
3
Steering
2
Visibility/wiper
1
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Subaru WRX — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 1 complaints 2011 4 complaints 2012 2 complaints 2013 7 complaints 2014 6 complaints 2015 52 complaints 2016 34 complaints 2017 53 complaints 2018 40 complaints 2019 29 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2017, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Subaru WRX

Is the 2015 Subaru WRX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Subaru WRX has 3 recalls and 52 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2015 Subaru WRX have?
The 2015 Subaru WRX has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru WRX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Subaru WRX are: Power Train, Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Subaru WRX safe to buy?
The 2015 Subaru WRX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru WRX should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru WRX are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2017, 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.