2023 Subaru WRX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Subaru WRX. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (2), Service Brakes (2), Suspension (2).
Key takeaways
- 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 22% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% |
| Suspension | 2 | 22% |
| Engine | 2 | 22% |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 11% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 11% |
| Seats | 1 | 11% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-21
Safety Complaint Details: The vehicle is a 2023 Subaru WRX experiencing recurring, severe powertrain and engine management failures that present an immediate life-safety hazard on active roadways. The vehicle has a documented history of chronic transmission system component failures, requiring a complete clutch assembl...
Air Bags,seat Belts,seats - filed 2026-08-25
The failing component system is the drivers side impact airbags. Subaru of America did their own inspection and has listed their findings in an email (it can be forwarded to you if needed). The vehicle is currently at a collision center appointed by our insurance company but has not yet been inspected there. Our vehi...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-04-18
Factory brake system is weak to slow down. The tree on the road stopped my car faster than the brakes did. Many videos and internet posts document this. Quick google search will provide a lot of information. Many owners with money upgrade calipers from tr model Amazon reviews purchasing brake pads provides stopping pow...
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More for the 2023 Subaru WRX
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.