2024 Subaru WRX reliability
The 2024 Subaru WRX has 13 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most WRX years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (2 of 13), then Powertrain (2) and Engine (1). The most filings arrived in 2025 (11 of 13).
The 2023 WRX has 8 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2025 has 2 complaints, 1 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Subaru WRX. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (13 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"On February 3, 2026, while driving approximately 80 mph on Interstate 10, the manual transmission shifter bypassed the 6th gear detent entirely and moved toward the reverse gear position, creating an immediate and…"
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"The component failing is the side skirts or, as officially described in the Subaru parts diagram, the „Side Spoiler“. It can also be found as part numbers 96051, and 96051A. It can be easily visually inspected. This…"
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"On 12/3/2025 at approximately 9:46 am, I was driving at about 30 mph when a SiriusXM advertisement suddenly appeared on the infotainment screen. The pop-up took over the entire display and required manual dismissal to…"
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"While driving a full screen advertisement for SirusXM takes over the entire screen on your infotainment system. You must select to close or accept the sales offer to close the advertisement and have access to the…"
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"On Dec 4 around 6pm driving in Chicago area. Weather has been very bad, with snow and extreme cold, leaving roadways and especially alleyways (as they do not receive regular city plow/salt) covered in snow and ice.…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2024 SUBARU WRX 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| WRX | 2.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
| WRX | 2.4L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | All-wheel drive | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
Specs and fitment
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Subaru WRX reliable?
The 2024 Subaru WRX has 13 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most WRX years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2024 Subaru WRX?
The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (2 of 13), then Powertrain (2) and Engine (1). The most filings arrived in 2025 (11 of 13).
Is the 2024 Subaru WRX more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2023 WRX has 8 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2025 has 2 complaints, 1 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.
Has the 2024 Subaru WRX been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2024 Subaru WRX.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Subaru WRX?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2024 Subaru WRX with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2024 Subaru WRX get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Subaru WRX is 21.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Subaru WRX take?
VA (2015-2021 FA20 turbo) and VB (2022+ FA24 turbo) US models commonly use 5W-30 synthetic (about 5.1 qt VA; about 5.4 qt VB with filter).
Does NHTSA recall 22V522000 cover the Subaru WRX?
It covers certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles: the backup light switch may corrode and prevent the reverse lamps from illuminating; dealers replace the switch.
What generation is a 2020 Subaru WRX?
VA generation (2015-2021). The VB redesign starts in 2022.