2026 Subaru WRXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 Subaru WRX, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2026 Subaru WRX has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2026 Subaru WRX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2026 vs. every other WRX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the WRX median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2026 Subaru WRX safety ratings
2026 SUBARU WRX 4 DR N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What WRX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This occurred in a brand new WRX with only 799 miles. I was driving on a very unpopulated road, and I had the high temperature warning display on the dash. The temperature gauge was reading high. I pulled over for a short duration to let the car cool down and then proceeded to limp it home since I…
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