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2024 Subaru WRX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 WRX.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S8)

The 2024 Subaru WRX, delivered with the AV-S8 automatic transmission, carries EPA fuel-economy estimates of 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. Reliability data for this model year records zero recalls and thirteen total owner complaints, with the top complaint area categorized as "Unknown Or Other." Within the model’s documented history from 2002 to 2025—a timeline spanning from a high of 426 complaints in 2002 to a low of one in 2010—the 2024 model year registers near the lower end of the complaint spectrum. This positioning indicates a year largely free of the widespread issue clusters characteristic of peak complaint periods, instead reflecting the more stable reliability pattern seen in the WRX’s lower-volatility years.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy18/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.9 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase105.5 in
Curb weight3340 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 25 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the WRX of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–6.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2024 TR Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024TR Sedan 2.4L Turbo F-45.60 sec13.90 sec271 hpAWD
2024TR Sedan 2.4L Turbo F-46.00 sec14.40 sec271 hpAWD
2025tS Sedan 2.4L Turbo F-45.60 sec14.00 sec271 hpAWD
2025tS Sedan 2.4L Turbo F-45.80 sec14.10 sec271 hpAWD
2022GT Sedan 2.4L Turbo F-45.40 sec14.10 sec271 hpAWD
2022Limited Sedan 2.4L Turbo F-45.50 sec13.90 sec271 hpAWD
2022Limited Sedan 2.4L Turbo F-45.90 sec14.20 sec271 hpAWD
2022GT Sedan 2.4L Turbo F-46.00 sec14.60 sec271 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 72,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 137,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Subaru WRX occupies a relatively stable position within the current generation's federal record, sitting between 2023 (7 complaints, 1 recall, 193 TSBs) and 2025 (2 complaints, 0 recalls, 35 TSBs), with 13 complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and 157 TSBs. Across the broader 2002–2025 arc, the WRX has seen two distinct patterns: an early-generation spike in complaints and investigations (2002: 426 complaints, 5 investigations) and a mid-generation recall surge peaking at 12 recalls per year from 2010–2012, followed by a gradual decline in both recalls and TSBs through the current era. The current generation, beginning around 2022, has maintained low complaint volumes and minimal recalls, and 2024 is notable as the first year in the entire dataset with zero recalls — though complaints ticked up modestly from 7 in 2023 to 13 in 2024 before dropping to 2 in 2025. The 2024 complaint profile is dominated by "Unknown or Other" (6 of 13), with minor representation from Power Train (2), Structure (1), and Forward Collision Avoidance (1), and the data does not specify root causes for any of these categories; notably, there are zero crash and zero fire complaints. The declining TSB count (241 → 193 → 157) suggests Subaru is progressively resolving known technical issues as the generation matures, which is a favorable sign. **Takeaway:** The 2024 WRX is a solid year to buy used — it carries zero recalls, low complaint volume, no crash or fire incidents on record, and benefits from three years of accumulated TSB-driven refinements, making it one of the more settled model years in the current generation.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
157
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Unknown Or Other6
Power Train2
Structure1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Visibility1
Engine,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 157 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
02-193-24R2026-06-29EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
15-246-19R2026-06-29Electrical SystemThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when…
09-74-21R2026-06-25EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
02-196-262026-06-22EngineThis bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from…
18-242-26R2026-06-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 WRX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the WRX get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.