WRX
Subaru WRX: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Subaru WRX – Second generation2021–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | VB |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Model years | 2022–present |
| Platform | Subaru Global Platform |
| Engines | Petrol 2.4 L FA24F turbo H4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual Subaru Performance CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,671 mm |
| Length | 4,669 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm |
Subaru WRX – First generation2014–2021
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | VA |
| Production | 2014–2021 |
| Model years | 2015–2021 2015–2018 (United Kingdom) |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L EJ207 H4-T (STI, Japan only) 2.0 L FA20F H4-T (WRX) 2.5 L EJ257 H4-T (STI, export) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed TY75 manual (WRX, export only) 6-speed TY85 manual (STI) Lineartronic TR690 CVT (WRX) |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Length | 4,595–4,635 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,475 mm |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2026 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2022–2026 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2015–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2015–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2015–2021 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2026 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2022–2026 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2015–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2015–2021 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2015–2021 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2019 | Petrol | 2457 cm³ | 221 kW (300 PS) | 1575–1615 kg | 242–259 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | Petrol | 2457 cm³ | 332 kW (451 PS) | 1575–1641 kg | 242–259 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car, Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2015–2026 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Manual, CVT |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 32 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 340 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,747–2,803 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 2,457 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 221 kW (300 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,575–1,615 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,650 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2015–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2005, 2010–2022 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 88 | 2015, 2017, 2022 |
| Electrical system | 66 | 2016, 2017, 2019 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 56 | 2015, 2017, 2018 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 23 | 2015, 2017, 2018 |
| Steering | 19 | 2015, 2017, 2018 |
| Visibility and wipers | 19 | 2017, 2018, 2020 |
| Airbags | 16 | 2015, 2017, 2018 |
| Lights | 12 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Brakes | 11 | 2016, 2017, 2020 |
| Body and structure | 8 | 2015, 2017, 2018 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2015–2025: 292 complaints, 22 with a crash and 7 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.