2015 Subaru WRX STI Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 12, 2018 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other WRX STI years
Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Subaru WRX STI. That is the most of any WRX STI model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 38,308 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Subaru WRX STI problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine2 · ~38,308 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~24,000 mi
Structure1 · ~24,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine267%38,308——
Fuel System, Gasoline133%24,000——
Structure133%24,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 2 complaints
2017: 2201722018: 120181

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Subaru WRX STI recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 Subaru WRX STI.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Engine · received Nov 12, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11151074

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…

Engine · received Aug 10, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11014520

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…

Structure · received Feb 9, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10950419

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru WRX STI?

Owners most often report engine, fuel system, gasoline, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Subaru WRX STI?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2015 Subaru WRX STI a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other WRX STI model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.