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2003 Subaru WRX Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2003 Subaru WRX, and owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recall
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complaints citing a crash / fire

1 safety recall for the 2003 Subaru WRX

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 09V468000 Reported 5,724 vehicles potentially affected SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Subaru is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 impreza wrx vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, minnesota, idaho, iowa, montana, colorado, wisconsin, new york, wyoming, michigan, alaska, new hampshire, vermont, and maine. During cold starts, typically under…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel line free of charge. The recall began on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Subaru WRX have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 45,425 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 15 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Car was recalled in approximately 2009 for a fuel leak which could cause and engine fire. I know because i've owned this car i bought it new in 2003. The problem has reoccurred. To fix it, the intake”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 22, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system

“Fuel leaking onto my engine block could result in my car engulfing in flames, no recall for it on my car but i see it everywhere and it's a super common problem. The cabin of the car always smells lik”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 17, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system

Compare Subaru WRX model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru WRX model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2002 Subaru WRX1427
2003 Subaru WRX160
2004 Subaru WRX442
2005 Subaru WRX419
2006 Subaru WRX314
2007 Subaru WRX30
2008 Subaru WRX765
2009 Subaru WRX1041
2010 Subaru WRX121
2011 Subaru WRX114
2012 Subaru WRX122
2013 Subaru WRX117
2014 Subaru WRX106
2015 Subaru WRX352
2016 Subaru WRX331
2017 Subaru WRX153
2018 Subaru WRX243
2019 Subaru WRX230
2020 Subaru WRX117
2021 Subaru WRX113
2022 Subaru WRX125
2023 Subaru WRX18
2024 Subaru WRX013
2025 Subaru WRX02

Checking a specific 2003 Subaru WRX

How do I know if my 2003 Subaru WRX has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Subaru WRX; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V468000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Subaru models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.