2023 Subaru WRX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
7 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Subaru WRX, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2023 sits among all WRX years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
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.
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
195 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2023 Subaru WRX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2023 Subaru WRX reliable?
The 2023 Subaru WRX drew 7 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2002).
What are the most common 2023 Subaru WRX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2023 Subaru WRX are engine (2 complaints), suspension (2), and brakes & stability (2).
Does the 2023 Subaru WRX have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2023 Subaru WRX. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.