NHTSA Federal Safety Recall Directory

2017 Subaru WRX Safety Recalls (1)

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, manufacturers are required to remedy safety defects and noncompliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards free of charge. Below are the verified recall campaigns for the 2017 Subaru WRX.

100% Free Dealer Remedy: Any authorized Subaru dealership must perform recall repairs at zero cost to the vehicle owner regardless of warranty status.

Defects & Problems Safety Recalls1 Owner Complaints53

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NHTSA ID: 22V522000Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.

Report Date: 21/07/2022Official NHTSA Docket

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Does your 2017 WRX have incomplete recalls?

Safety recalls apply to specific VIN numbers. You can check the complete 17-character VIN on the federal NHTSA portal to verify if previous owners have had these free repairs completed.

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