2022 Subaru WRX
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 25 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 43 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
15 of 25 total reports mention: engine.
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Oil pickup tube filled with bits of liquid gasket/RTV. Caused engine failure from oil starvation at under 4000 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-03
Power train
4 of 25 total reports mention: power train.
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The car has randomly on multiple occasions failed to accelerate then jump forward hitting the rev limiter.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10
Also filed under Electrical system
Forward collision avoidance
4 of 25 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Electrical system
3 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.
Air bags
2 of 25 total reports mention: air bags.
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My car was recently in a high speed crash with a curb. The axle broke immediately and no airbags deployed followed my the entire engine compartment catching fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-05
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front-end collision; however, the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that there were no illuminating lights.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-12
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-02-15Equipment23V016000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Subaru WRX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V016000 · Equipment
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2022 Subaru WRX reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru WRX?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru WRX have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.