2023 Subaru WRX recalls

1 safety recall, 9 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
9Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2023 Subaru WRX recall list

Power Train recall

23V-754
November 9, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Safety risk
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.

2023 Subaru WRX owner complaints

9 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Air Bags2
Service Brakes2
Suspension2
Engine2
Power Train1
Unknown or Other1
Seat Belts1
Seats1

Recent complaints

October 21, 2026Power TrainUnknown or Other

Safety Complaint Details: The vehicle is a 2023 Subaru WRX experiencing recurring, severe powertrain and engine management failures that present an immediate life-safety hazard on active roadways. The vehicle has a documented history of chronic transmission system component failures, requiring a complete clutch assembly replacement early in its service history at 6,600 miles. Following a subsequent major transmission disassembly by an authorized retailer, the service department failed to perform a mandatory post-repair quality control test drive, releasing an improperly reassembled and dangerous vehicle into commerce. Within 48 hours of retrieval, the vehicle suffered severe high-speed throt

August 25, 2026Air BagsSeat BeltsSeats

The failing component system is the drivers side impact airbags. Subaru of America did their own inspection and has listed their findings in an email (it can be forwarded to you if needed). The vehicle is currently at a collision center appointed by our insurance company but has not yet been inspected there. Our vehicle sat at NEW MOTORS dealership so that Subaru of America could do their investigation. They had our vehicle for 50 days to do this inspection (no repairs). Yes our safety could potentially be at risk as the airbag system deployed while the car was not moving/running in our driveway. We were standing outside of the vehicle both front doors were open when the back driver side doo

April 18, 2026Service BrakesCrash

Factory brake system is weak to slow down. The tree on the road stopped my car faster than the brakes did. Many videos and internet posts document this. Quick google search will provide a lot of information. Many owners with money upgrade calipers from tr model Amazon reviews purchasing brake pads provides stopping power. Subaru knows this and did it with 2007 wrx

January 15, 2026Air BagsCrash

I was heading to work on a stretch of road. I was traveling at about 45-50mph. A car pulled out in front of me and we had an accident. The airbags in the older Subaru of the person who collided with me went off and mine did not. Surprisingly. My head was slammed against the B pillar and a small bruise on my leg. Insurance is saying my car is totaled. With an accident of that magnitude, my air bags should have deployed. If I was going any faster, I most likely wouldn't be here typing this message. This is a serious concern of mine. I have 0 interest getting back into another Subaru which Consumer Reports quotes as being the safest, most reliable brand.

December 11, 2025Service Brakes

My vehicle has a hand brake built into the vehicle and at 25,000 miles my hand brake started to fail and wouldn’t hold the car in place. I had it repaired under warranty and the whole emergency/handbrake assembly was replaced, I looked at it and tested it before I left the dealership and noticed the same issue, I brought it up to the dealership and they noticed the same issue also after testing it again themselves, and they also stated there were other vehicles of the same model with less miles having the same issue and also said it could possibly be a recall. I drive a car with a manual transmission so the hand/emergency brake is what parks and holds the vehicle in place. I originally took

2023 Subaru WRX crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Subaru WRX: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 9.0%.

2023 Subaru WRX recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Subaru WRX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Subaru WRX. The most recent, filed November 9, 2023, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2023 Subaru WRX problems?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is air bags (2 reports), followed by service brakes.

Is the 2023 Subaru WRX safe?

The 2023 Subaru WRX earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Subaru WRX?

Contact any authorized Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.