The 2006 Subaru WRX has 3 recalls, all centering on the same critical issue: the frontal passenger-side airbag inflator can rupture during deployment and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, posing a serious risk of injury or death.
This is the well-known Takata airbag defect, and all three recalls address the same underlying problem in the passenger-side frontal inflator. When the airbag fires in a crash, the inflator can explode with more force than intended, tearing apart its metal housing and scattering fragments toward the driver and front passenger. Because multiple recall campaigns have been issued over time for this same component, it is worth confirming through your VIN that the remedy has actually been completed on your specific vehicle, as earlier repair efforts in some cases did not fully resolve the issue across all affected units.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from exposure to high humidity, temperature changes, and heat over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown caused by prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator with a different design at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown caused by long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
