Is transmission failure common on the 2015 Subaru WRX?

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 WRX, making up 35% of all complaints filed for that model year, one of the higher shares among WRX model years.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Subaru WRX transmission?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2015 WRX.

At what mileage do 2015 WRX transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 23,000 miles, though sample complaints show failures ranging from very low mileage to over 60,000 miles.

Are these transmission complaints linked to crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 WRX.

2015 Subaru WRX Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Subaru WRX, 35% of its 52 total complaints for the year. No related recall exists for this area. Median mileage at failure is 23,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 35% of 52
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 23,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the manual clutch slipping or failing, often with a strong burning odor, sometimes within the first few thousand miles of ownership.
Some drivers describe the transmission becoming stuck and unable to shift into gear from neutral or while downshifting, forcing them to pull over.
Several report the throw-out bearing failing repeatedly after clutch replacement, requiring multiple trips back to the dealer.
One owner described the engine dying at speed with a burning clutch smell and the car unable to be restarted in gear.
A few complaints mention the vehicle refusing to upshift or downshift while moving, including on a highway incline.

When 2015 Subaru WRX transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 20, 2014, latest Dec 20, 2023.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Dec 2023; peak Nov 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Subaru WRX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by WRX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
20111 (25%)
20121 (50%)
20136 (86%)
20141 (17%)
201518 (35%)
20164 (13%)
201711 (21%)
20186 (14%)
20192 (7%)
20202 (12%)
20216 (46%)
20224 (16%)
20230 (0%)
20242 (15%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is transmission failure common on the 2015 Subaru WRX?: NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 WRX, making up 35% of all complaints filed for that model year, one of the higher shares among WRX model years.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Subaru WRX transmission?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2015 WRX.
At what mileage do 2015 WRX transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 23,000 miles, though sample complaints show failures ranging from very low mileage to over 60,000 miles.
Are these transmission complaints linked to crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 WRX.