Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 Subaru wrx has 12 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2023 | ENGINE | Excessive RTV silicone was used on the oil pan on this year/make/model. This issue causes pieces of ... |
| Feb 22, 2023 | ENGINE | The vehicle’s oil pan has seal is made up of RTV silicone and it seems an excessive amount was place... |
| Jan 17, 2023 | ENGINE | The fa24 engine for this car uses an RTV gasket to seal the oil pan. Subaru ended up using too much ... |
| Jan 15, 2023 | ENGINE | The seal on the oil pan is chipping off and getting into the oil pan and oil pick up system and caus... |
| Jan 13, 2023 | ENGINE | There is a huge concern about excess RTV getting into the oil pick up that will cause oil starvation... |
| Jan 11, 2023 | ENGINE | Excessive RTV used to seal engine and oil pan is clogging the oil pickup in the oil pan. Many 202... |
| Jan 11, 2023 | ENGINE | RTV sealant was over applied to the oil pan and timing cover which will result in a clogged oil pick... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | ENGINE | Excessive use of RTV is finding its way into oil pan and clogging oil pick up. Will most likely caus... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | ENGINE | Subaru's negligence strikes again with the SAME problem their other cars have had in previous years.... |
| Jan 5, 2023 | ENGINE | There has been many credible reports with evidence that an excessive amount of RTV is used in the oi... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | ENGINE | Oil pickup tube filled with bits of liquid gasket/RTV. Caused engine failure from oil starvation at ... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | ENGINE | Excessive silicone rtv at the oil pan is making its way into the oil pan and going up into the oil p... |