2022 Subaru WRX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2022 Subaru WRX, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,800 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My car was recently in a high speed crash with a curb. The axle broke immediately and no airbags deployed followed my the entire engine compartment catching fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11735928, filed 2026-05“The contact owns a 2022 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front-end collision; however, the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that there were no illuminating lights. The contact stated that his wife sustained no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a collision center, and the mechanic stated that the air bag sensors were installed incorrectly. The contact stated that the vehicle was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11526677, filed 2023-06, 19,800 milesRelated service bulletins
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Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 22% |
| 2022 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 7% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2022 Subaru WRX
15 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Subaru WRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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