2017 Subaru WRX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 53
Latest campaign: Jul 21, 2022

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	1	Jul 21, 2022	22V522000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 21, 2022Latest campaign


Jul 21, 202222V522000	Exterior lighting: back up lights switch Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V522000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse. Risk Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22. Campaign NHTSA 22V522000 · Jul 21, 2022

Jul 21, 202222V522000

Exterior lighting: back up lights switch

Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V522000

What's wrong: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V522000 · Jul 21, 2022

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component53

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

53Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

7Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	14	26	3	2	2
Engine	12	23	1	0	0
Power train	11	21	0	0	0
Steering	6	11	3	1	1
Air bags	4	8	4	0	5
Exterior lighting	4	8	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	4	8	1	1	0
Vehicle speed control	3	6	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	3	6	0	1	0
Suspension	3	6	0	0	0
Unknown or other	3	6	1	0	1
Service brakes	2	4	2	0	1
Back over prevention	1	2	0	0	0
Wheels	1	2	0	0	1
Structure	1	2	0	0	0

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“Experienced catastrophic engine failure with no known cause. The car had been inspected and had an oil change 3,000 miles prior to the incident.”
Filed 05/06/2026 · ODI 11735991
Power train
“Car all the sudden stall/ lock up tires at high way speeds due to sudden no warning engine failure causing a massive safety concern My car locked up during a normal drive up a slowly passing a semi when my car died no…”
Filed 04/09/2026 · ODI 11730211
Air bags
“Hit a deer. Airbags did not deploy, however I have reasonable suspicion to believe my head hit the A pillar during impact.”
Filed 11/07/2025 · ODI 11698178

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2017 Subaru WRX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Subaru WRX have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2017 Subaru WRX. The most recent, 22V522000 (reported July 21, 2022), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Subaru WRX?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 14 complaints out of 53 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Subaru WRX?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.

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