NHTSA Data Explorer
Subaru WRX STI
Data refreshed August 8, 2026
Select a model year to filter results to that year of the Subaru WRX STI.
Complaints
3,666
Active records
Recalls
3
Active records
TSBs
1,927
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
4
Injuries
171
Crashes
242
Fires
58
Top reported issues — Subaru WRX STI
Click a category to expand its values.
Condition issue
Operating state
Safety restraint issue
Fluid issue
Smell
Braking behavior
Noise
Reporting mechanism
Driver assistance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Engine behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Thermal issue
Performance issue
Lighting behavior
Electrical issue
Vibration/harshness
Steering behavior
Starting behavior
Access/entry issue
Ride/handling behavior
Infotainment behavior
Recent change
Powering on/off behavior
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2019 SUBARU IMPREZA
Filed Aug 4, 2026
Front right caliper seized less than 3k miles following dealer service including brake fluid flush. Replaced calipers, pads, and rotors at my own expense. Suspect internal degradation of rubber brake lines. Service bulletin exists for year prior model. Many others report rubber brake line/caliper issues on this generation. Please investigate.
2019 SUBARU IMPREZA
Filed Jul 25, 2026
The cowl is the newest cowl on my 2019 subaru impreza and it still bowed like the original. Mine wasn't on the original recall and it bowed.
2024 SUBARU IMPREZA
Filed Jul 19, 2026
While driving at various speeds, my vehicle consistently produces a clicking noise from the upper right-rear C-pillar area. The noise is most noticeable when the vehicle body twists slightly during normal driving, such as when traveling over uneven pavement, entering driveways, or making turns. The condition has persisted and is repeatable. The vehicle was inspected over approximately six weeks by an authorized dealership. After extensive diagnosis, the dealership identified a suspected…
2022 SUBARU WRX
Filed Jul 10, 2026
The car has randomly on multiple occasions failed to accelerate then jump forward hitting the rev limiter. This has happened while merging back into traffic including 55 mph roads creating concern for being rear ended and also concerns for hitting vehicles in front when the car jumps forward as there is no control over it. It has been to 2 separate dealerships totaling almost a year with no resolution and has been communicated with Subaru of America. The car was bought new and has never been…
2024 SUBARU IMPREZA
Filed Jul 5, 2026
On Sunday July 5th at approximately 4:10pm The vehicle experienced an unexpected Pre-Collision Braking activation at approximately 25 mph. A vehicle was approximately 40 feet ahead and there was no imminent collision. The vehicle automatically applied the brakes aggressively.
2026 SUBARU IMPREZA
Filed Jul 2, 2026
In 2023 I leased a Subaru Impreza base model for 3 years and found Subaru no longer includes a spare tire, and only has a kit. This means paying to be towed to a service center when I could have a spare tire loaded by AAA. I bought myself a spare Firestone P225/40 R16 in event I needed it. 2025 State inspection found that all four tires had treads worn and I needed to get the tires replaced under warranty which Subaru did for me. 2026, I went to renew my lease and thee base model is no…
2019 SUBARU IMPREZA
Filed Jul 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle rolled to a stop and stalled in hot and cold temperatures. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jump-started by Roadside Assistance. The contact purchased a trickle charger. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three times, but the failure recurred. The…
2018 SUBARU WRX
Filed Jul 1, 2026
Refused to change the rear catalyst due to a modification. I said I would return it back to the original factory tune and they said it was impossible and refused to do it. The tune physically wouldn’t stop them from changing the catalytic converter. They said that the ecu would let them. I can put the factory CID on the vehicle for the work to be done. The catalyst threshold is below efficiency and it’s their mistake. This is now going to cost me out of pocket which is not fair. Again this…
2020 SUBARU IMPREZA
Filed Jun 24, 2026
The electrical system failed and battery then exploded. The vehicle is behind held at a tow yard and has been inspected by allied insurance CPI of tower federal credit union. It is available to be inspected for the time being but will be scrapped soon. Both my safety and the safety of others was at risk- this occurred in a Wendy’s drive through near other vehicles, a building and of course people there in. There’s video footage of the incident taken by Wendy’s staff. The car stopped running as…
2019 SUBARU WRX
Filed Jun 22, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that the driver's-side rear rim spoke was cracked in two pieces. The contact stated that new tires were installed on the vehicle. The contact replaced the tire with the spare. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the rim was replaced. The dealer indicated that the owner had damaged the rim. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately…