2026 SUBARU WRX
0 recalls — 0 complaints — 5/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2026 SUBARU WRX
2026 SUBARU WRX 4 DR N/A AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover Risk | 9.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2026 SUBARU WRX
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (All-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,700 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8) (All-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,900 |
CO2 Emissions: 412.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — SUBARU WRX
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA03024
Opened: Nov 19, 2003 — Closed: Jul 12, 2005
EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES
DURING THE EA, ODI AND VRTC PERFORMED THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:1.CONDUCTED A MAIL SURVEY OF 246 SUBJECT VEHICLE OWNERS TODETERMINE THE ROADWAY SURFACE THAT CAUSED OWNERS' CONCERN;2.INTERVIEWED COMPLAINING OWNERS;3.CONDUCTED FIELD INSPECTIONS OF SEVEN (7) COMPLAINT VEHICLES;4.INSTRUMENTED TESTING AT ... Read more
PE03029
Opened: Jul 8, 2003 — Closed: Nov 19, 2003
BRAKING SYSTEM/ABS
SUBARU'S SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2003, IDENTIFIED THAT THE 2002, 2003 SUBARU WRX MODELS AREEQUIPPED WITH THE BOSCH 5.3 ABS SYSTEM, AND IDENTIFIED THAT OTHER MODEL SUBARU VEHICLES ARE ALSO EQUIPPED WITH THE BOSCH 5.3 ABS SYSTEM, BUT HAVE DIFFERENT CALIBRATIONS THAN THE WRX MODEL VEHICL... Read more
SUBARU WRX — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUBARU WRX across all model years (2002–2023).
109
Total Recalls
1,227
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
77
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
SUBARU WRX — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2024 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 33 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 21 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 23 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 43 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 62 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 73 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 40 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 73 | View |
| 2014 | 10 | 9 | View |
| 2013 | 11 | 11 | View |
| 2012 | 12 | 4 | View |
| 2011 | 11 | 5 | View |
| 2010 | 12 | 3 | View |
| 2009 | 10 | 72 | View |
| 2008 | 7 | 119 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 14 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 24 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 46 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 65 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 461 | View |