The 2022 Subaru WRX is associated with 25 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 12 reports (48% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.4l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 22 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 25 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (12 / 48%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 3 crash / 1 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 21–22 MPG (2 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
21–22MPG
2 EPA certified variants (2.4l 4-cyl powertrain configurations)
Reported Complaints
25
25 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Subaru WRX?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
WRX 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
WRX 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Subaru WRX?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR AWD 9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Subaru WRX models.
View complete 2022 Subaru WRX crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Subaru WRX?

Summary of 25 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
25
Crash Reports
3
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 12 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint (1 crash)
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 complaint (1 crash)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Subaru WRX problems & component breakdown (12 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Subaru WRX?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V016000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Defect Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 WRX vehicles equipped with the "Eyesight" feature. The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Subaru will mail an owner's manual insert containing the correct information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-23.
View all 2022 Subaru WRX recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.