CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Subaru WRX has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (14 reports).
2017 Subaru WRX recalls
Backup lights and rearview camera can fail in reverse
The backup light switch can corrode and stop working.
Most common 2017 Subaru WRX problems
Problem areas named in the 53 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
What owners report
Experienced catastrophic engine failure with no known cause. The car had been inspected and had an oil change 3,000 miles prior to the incident. Thankfully, I had already exited the thruway and was on a quiet backroad but if this had happened 15 minutes earlier on the thruway this could have been a much different story.
Car all the sudden stall/ lock up tires at high way speeds due to sudden no warning engine failure causing a massive safety concern My car locked up during a normal drive up a slowly passing a semi when my car died no power steering no engine power transmission locking due engine failure Car was checked and maintenance at the dealer less then a week prior for a small misfire then was dismissed due to car all the sudden running fine so I drove it 100 miles then it died and almost killed me due to the sudden lockup 2017 Subaru wrx WITH THE FA20 DIT Also worth mentioning cars 100% factory stock Car wasnât terribly damaged, although I was very shaken up from sudden failure into a ditc
Hit a deer. Airbags did not deploy, however I have reasonable suspicion to believe my head hit the A pillar during impact.
Going about 55mph, I struck a deer head on. It struck towards the center, but more so on the passenger side. During the impact, no airbags deployed, however, based off IIHS videos, it seems likely that they should have. Additionally, I have reasonable suspicion to believe I hit my head on the pillar of the door, which would have been unlikely if the airbags deployed.
Likely secondary air injection pump and/or its related relays, CEL P2444 came on 3 separate times. November 2024, brought it in to get replaced under warranty, came on again the day after picking her up in December 2024 due to faulty pump, didnât get to bring her back in until March 1st 2025, fixed part again, brought her home [XXX]. Car engulfed in flames 10 days later on [XXX]. I do have the carâs ECU available for scan to check for previous codes. I could have been killed in a car fire, the building my car was in front of could have been turned to ash. No, the problem has not been reproduced, the car is totaled and in a pile of ash. Yes, the vehicle was inspected by police and fire
2017 Subaru WRX questions
Does the 2017 Subaru WRX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Subaru WRX: Backup lights and rearview camera can fail in reverse. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Subaru WRX?
Based on 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (14), Engine (12), Power Train (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Subaru WRX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.