This page covers 2 recalls, 28 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Subaru WRX.
19–23 mpg combined
10.2–12.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
Electrical and engine complaints dominate what 2019 WRX owners report. On the electrical side, the most common issue is electric power steering (EPS) failing while driving, owners describe the steering suddenly going heavy or completely unresponsive, sometimes resetting after a restart but recurring shortly after, across a range of driving conditions including turns and highway speeds. A smaller number of electrical complaints involve interior display screens showing moisture-related artifacts and malfunctioning. Engine complaints center on internal failures at relatively modest mileage: owners report rod bearing failures and connecting rod damage, sometimes describing these events happening during cornering. Several of these failures required short-block replacement. A handful of owners also report sudden power loss consistent with fuel delivery interruptions.
28
Total Complaints
By System
The 2019 Subaru WRX has two recalls, the more serious being a fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine without warning while driving.
The second recall involves a backup light switch that can corrode and stop working, cutting off both the reverse lights and the rearview camera image when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing visibility behind the car.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup light switch can corrode and stop working, preventing the backup lights from turning on and the rearview camera image from displaying when in reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, which could prevent fuel from reaching the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
