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5-star overall crash rating
NHTSA’s top crash rating. Crash protection affects injury claims, which make up a large share of what auto insurance pays out.
1 recall
- NHTSA 23V754000 · Nov 9, 2023
power train: driveline: driveshaft
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
- The risk
- A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Crash test ratings
2023 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 9%
What owners report
9 complaints to NHTSA, 2 involving a crash.
- Air bags2
- Engine2
- Service brakes2
- Suspension2
- Power train1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Unknown or other1
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Other 2023 Subaru models
Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.