2015 Subaru WRX

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2015 Subaru WRX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:17:14.330Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2015: 52 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2002	427
2003	60
2004	42
2005	19
2006	14
2007	0
2008	65
2009	41
2010	1
2011	4
2012	2
2013	7
2014	6
2015	52
2016	31
2017	53
2018	42
2019	30
2020	17
2021	13
2022	24
2023	7
2024	13
2025	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 35%

35% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2015 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231220

AT 300 RPM CAR MADE LOUD SOUNDS AND DIED SIDE OF HIGHWAY. HAD TO BE TOWED 100 MILES. ALSO HAD OIL ISSUE - WENT THROUGH A LOT OF OIL

NHTSA ODI report, 20171216

ENGINE 35%

35% of complaints: engine — 18 distinct reports on file.

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My engine starting making like a clunking sound I always have took my car for service at the dealership i own the 2015 subaru wrx premium i havenât move the car after the noise due to scare I might mess something with the engine

NHTSA ODI report, 20240305

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231220

AT 300 RPM CAR MADE LOUD SOUNDS AND DIED SIDE OF HIGHWAY. HAD TO BE TOWED 100 MILES. ALSO HAD OIL ISSUE - WENT THROUGH A LOT OF OIL

NHTSA ODI report, 20171216

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%

10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160415 — engine and engine cooling

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016.

Campaign 16V162000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171031 — electrical system

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 WRX and WRX/STI vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the subwoofer wire, install a wire retainer clip, and, as necessary, replace the subwoofer, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2017.

Campaign 17V625000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220916 — exterior lighting

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

Campaign 22V522000 — check if this car was fixed