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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2017 Subaru WRX Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 53 total for the year
Median mileage
118,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2017 Subaru WRX, 2% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2017 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that while reversing, the reverse back up switch was activated; however, the reverse lights and the back over prevention camera feature failed to activate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the reverse switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V522000 (Back Over Prevention). …”

NHTSA complaint #11581730, filed 2024-04, 118,000 miles

Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202016%
201712%

Other parts of the 2017 Subaru WRX

Electrical system
14 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Subaru WRX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology