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Subaru · Sports Car · 2022–2026

Subaru WRX VB

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
5.0 / 5.0 · Based on 1 engine variants

Generations

Engine Overview

The Subaru WRX VB is available with one engine variant at 260 hp.

2.4L Turbo DI · Benziner· 271 PS
2022 2026
Good Choice 5 weaknesses

The Subaru 2.4L Turbo DI (Benziner, 271 PS) has the FA24F (2.4L Turbo DI) — rated: "Good Choice", 5 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
!Infotainment screen goes black

Subaru Starlink system freezes or goes black. This also disables EyeSight, backup camera, Apple CarPlay, and cruise control. Software updates only temporarily help.

Symptoms: Screen goes black while driving, audio continues to work, system only resets after turning car off overnight
from 20,000 km
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 Medium
!EyeSight fails when infotainment crashes

EyeSight camera is linked to the infotainment system — when the screen freezes, automatic emergency braking also goes offline. Safety-critical at highway speeds.

Symptoms: EyeSight warning light simultaneously with black screen, automatic braking functions disabled
from 15,000 km
Ad EyeSight calibration Subaru
 Medium
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Average
42 complaints · 2022–2026
Engine
18
Other
9
Powertrain
5
Collision Avoidance
4
Brakes
3 ⚠ 1

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Engine (18 complaints)
⚠ Other (9 complaints)
⚠ Powertrain (5 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 9 weaknesses have been documented for the Subaru WRX VB (2022–2026) — 5 engine-related and 4 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Interior, Body. Considered reliable: FA24F (2.4L Turbo DI).

What to watch out for with the Subaru WRX? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Subaru WRX VB have? +
The Subaru WRX VB has 5 known engine weaknesses and 4 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Subaru WRX VB? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: FA24F (2.4L Turbo DI). The most reliable engine is the FA24F (2.4L Turbo DI) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the FA24F (2.4L Turbo DI).
Which Subaru WRX VB engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Subaru WRX VB. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 5 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Subaru WRX VB engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Subaru WRX VB — rated: "Fun to Drive!". {description} FA24F turbo: technically the best WRX engine ever. But: no STI successor, controversial plastic trim, CVT still offered. "People are pissed" sums up community sentiment. Look past the exterior and there's a capable AWD sports car — but against the GR Corolla (304 hp, manual, AWD) it struggles for relevance.
Is the Subaru WRX VB worth buying used? +
The Subaru WRX VB is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 1 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Subaru WRX VB? +
The Subaru WRX VB is available with engine variants from 260 to 272 hp. Petrol: FA24F (2.4L Turbo DI).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee