2023 Subaru WRX
1 recalls · 6 complaints · Safety Score A
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | Air Bags | 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 h... | Yes | No |
| 12/11/2025 | Service 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 t... | No | No |
| 05/07/2025 | Suspension | I am reporting a potential safety-related defect involving the front suspension of my 2023 Subaru WRX. After installing ... | No | No |
| 11/21/2024 | Suspension | Popping sound on the right side when i turn the wheel fully to either side and move slowly in either direction. | No | No |
| 07/18/2024 | Engine | I would just like to complain about the excess Rtv on the engine oil pan that has been demonstrated on numerous videos o... | No | No |
| 08/16/2023 | Engine | oil pickup tube was clogged with rtv that was over used to seal the oil pan, which causes less oil flow into the engine ... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Subaru WRX has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 6.
The 2023 Subaru WRX has a Safety Score of 80/100 (Grade A). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Subaru WRX received a Safety Score of A. This vehicle has a better-than-average safety record. There are 1 crash reports on file.
Contact your nearest Subaru dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).