Worst 2015 Subaru Wrx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Subaru Wrx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 18 | — | — | 73,362 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 18 | — | — | 29,648 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 63,425 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 12,036 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 54,285 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Subaru Wrx
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~87,299 vehicles.
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.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 WRX and WRX/STI vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. Items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
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2015 Subaru Wrx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Wrx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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