There are no safety recalls for the 2015 Subaru WRX STI, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
2015 Subaru WRX STI problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 34,615 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2015 Subaru WRX STI complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 42,000 miles · reported Nov 12, 2018
Driving down the road at approx 30mph, heard a noise, car stalled and would not start back up, brought to subaru dealer where I was told it was not under warranty due to lack of oil, got the car back with the engine in pieces, found the piston out of cylinder 2 and parts of the ring lands were cracked or missing. Subaru refused to take accountability for an issue with an engine component blaming me for not checking the oil every fill up when I had the oil changed every 3000 miles and checked it on a weekly/biweekly basis.
Engine · at 34,615 miles · reported Aug 10, 2017
Subaru is denying me warranty works of my engine's piston ringland failure that happened within the 60,000 miles powertrain warranty and blaming it on modifications. The only modifications that I have on the car are the following: -tomei catback exhaust system -beatrush motor mounts -beatrush transmission mount -beatrush pitchstop mount. -csf radiator -iag air oil separator none of the above modifications change the software of the car or can have any affect on the pistons to cause failure. Most of these modifications have been on my car since this issue started back on july 31, 2015. This all…
Structure · at 24,000 miles · reported Feb 9, 2017
When pulling the fuel door release lever the door fails to open. Happened once a little over a year ago. Then about 2 months ago it was every other time I needed to fill up. Now it's every single time. I fuel up every 4-5 days and it's starting to become a hassle. I pick up my wife from work so that's when I decide to fuel up, she reaches over and pulls the lever multiple times while I slip my id/debit card through the gap to pop open the fuel door open. Sometimes the door pops open a bit where I can pull it open with my nails. It never fully opens how it used to before like when I bought it.…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Subaru WRX STI have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2015 Subaru WRX STI as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Subaru WRX STI?
Owners report engine problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 34,615 miles.
Are Subaru recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Subaru dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.