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Subaru WRX by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Subaru WRX (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 21–22 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 7 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Subaru WRX years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 WRX | 2 | 21–22 mpg | 0 | 1 | 5/5 |
| 2025 WRX | 2 | 21–22 mpg | 0 | 3 | 5/5 |
| 2024 WRX | 2 | 21–22 mpg | 0 | 14 | 5/5 |
| 2023 WRX | 2 | 21–22 mpg | 1 | 9 | 5/5 |
| 2022 WRX | 2 | 21–22 mpg | 1 | 25 | 5/5 |
| 2021 WRX | 3 | 18–23 mpg | 1 | 13 | 5/5 |
| 2020 WRX | 3 | 19–23 mpg | 1 | 18 | 5/5 |
| 2019 WRX | 3 | 19–23 mpg | 2 | 31 | — |
| 2018 WRX | 4 | 18–23 mpg | 2 | 45 | — |
| 2017 WRX | 3 | 19–23 mpg | 1 | 53 | — |
| 2016 WRX | 3 | 19–23 mpg | 3 | 34 | — |
| 2015 WRX | 3 | 19–24 mpg | 3 | 51 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Subaru WRX recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Subaru WRX year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 23V754000 — Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft, reported Nov 9, 2023; model years 2023
- 23V016000 — Equipment: Other: Owners/service/other manual, reported Jan 23, 2023; model years 2022
- 22V522000 — Exterior lighting: Back up lights: Switch, reported Jul 21, 2022; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- 21V587000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Jul 29, 2021; model years 2018, 2019
- 17V625000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Oct 6, 2017; model years 2015
- 16V162000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger, reported Mar 21, 2016; model years 2015, 2016
- 15V366000 — Forward collision avoidance: Crash imminent braking, reported Jun 12, 2015; model years 2016
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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