2011 Subaru WRX

Sedan · 2010–2026

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Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

What changed for 2011

New trim: Limited
New trim: STI Limited
Speakers: 10 → 6 (Premium, STI)
Speakers: 4 → 6 (Base)

2011 WRX trims

	Base	Limited	Premium	STI	STI Limited
Powertrain
Engine	2.5-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER	2.5-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER	2.5-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER	2.5-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER	2.5-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower	265 hp	265 hp	265 hp	305 hp	305 hp
Torque	244 lb-ft	244 lb-ft	244 lb-ft	290 lb-ft	290 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist	5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist	5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist	Close ratio 6-speed manual with Incline Start Assist	Close ratio 6-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
Gears	5	5	5	6	6
Drivetrain	5-Door / 4-Door	5-Door / 4-Door	5-Door / 4-Door	5-Door / 4-Door	Awd
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo behind last row	5-Door: 19 cu ft 4-Door: —	5-Door: 19 cu ft 4-Door: —	5-Door: 19 cu ft 4-Door: —	5-Door: 19 cu ft 4-Door: —	—
Max cargo	5-Door: 44.4 cu ft 4-Door: —	5-Door: 44.4 cu ft 4-Door: —	5-Door: 44.4 cu ft 4-Door: —	5-Door: 44.4 cu ft 4-Door: —	—
Trunk	5-Door: — 4-Door: 11.3 cu ft	5-Door: — 4-Door: 11.3 cu ft	5-Door: — 4-Door: 11.3 cu ft	5-Door: — 4-Door: 11.3 cu ft	11.3 cu ft
Length	5-Door: 173.8 in 4-Door: 180.3 in	5-Door: 173.8 in 4-Door: 180.3 in	5-Door: 173.8 in 4-Door: 180.3 in	5-Door: 173.8 in 4-Door: 180.3 in	180.3 in
Curb weight	3,208 lb	3,241 lb	3,241 lb	5-Door: 3,373 lb 4-Door: 3,384 lb	3,417 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Apple CarPlay	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Android Auto	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Audio	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Speakers	6 + option	6 + option	6 + option	6 + option	6 + option
Comfort
Seats	Cloth	Leather	Cloth	Leather	Leather
Heated seats	—	Front	Front	Front	Front
Climate zones	1	1	1	1	1
Exterior
Sunroof	—	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	—	Tilt/Slide Moonroof
Wheels	17 in	17 in	17 in	18 in	18 in
Headlights	Halogen	HID Projector	Halogen	HID Projector	HID Projector

Packages and options (29)

	Base	Limited	Premium	STI	STI Limited
All-Weather Package	—	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Body Side Moldings	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Exhaust Finisher	—	—	—	Optional	Optional
Fog Lights	Optional	Standard	Standard	—	Standard
Power tilt/sliding-glass moonroof	—	Standard	Standard	—	Optional
Roof Carrier Bars	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
SPT Oil Cap and Battery Hold Down v2.0	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
SPT Performance Exhaust System	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Trunk Spoiler	Optional	Standard	Standard	—	—
Turbo Heat Shield	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Cargo Tray	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Short-Throw Shifter	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Turbo Boost Gauge	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Media Hub	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Navigation System	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
SIRIUS Satellite Radio	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
10-Inch Powered Subwoofer	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
XM Satellite Radio	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Dark Gray Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Lightning Red	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Obsidian Black Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Plasma Blue Pearl	—	—	—	Optional	Optional
Satin White Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Spark Silver Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
WR Blue Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Black Alcantara / Carbon Black Leather	—	—	—	Optional	—
Carbon Black Checkered Cloth	Optional	—	Optional	—	—
Carbon Black Leather	—	Optional	—	—	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: dimensions, exterior, interior, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

Year	Engines	Drive	Fuel economy	Crash rating	Recalls	Owner complaints	Most-reported problem	CarPlay
2026	2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271 hp manual available	AWD	21–22 mpg	5 of 5	0	0	—	—
2025	2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271 hp manual available	AWD	21–22 mpg	5 of 5	0	2	Electrical system (1)	Yes
2024	2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271 hp manual available	AWD	21–22 mpg	5 of 5	0	13	Unknown or other (6)	Yes
2023	2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271 hp manual available	AWD	21–22 mpg	5 of 5	1	8	Air bags (2)	Yes
2022	2.4L 4-cyl turbo, 271 hp manual available	AWD	21–22 mpg	5 of 5	1	25	Engine (15)	Yes
2021	2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 268 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 310 hp manual available	AWD	18–23 mpg	5 of 5	1	13	Power train (6)	Yes
2020	2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 268 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 310 hp manual available	AWD	19–23 mpg	5 of 5	1	17	Electrical system (5)	Yes
2019	2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 268 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 305–310 hp manual available	AWD	19–23 mpg	Not rated	2	30	Electrical system (14)	Yes
2018	2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 268 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 305–310 hp manual available	AWD	18–23 mpg	Not rated	2	44	Engine (11)	No
2017	2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 268 hp 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 305 hp manual available	AWD	19–23 mpg	Not rated	1	53	Electrical system (14)	No
2016	2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo manual available	AWD	19–23 mpg	Not rated	3	34	Electrical system (10)	No
2015	2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo manual available	AWD	19–24 mpg	Not rated	3	55	Engine (20)	No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto Apple CarPlay (wired or wireless)AWD or 4WD Lane centering Blind-spot monitoring Heated front seats Leather seats Remote start Sunroof or moonroof

Apple lists CarPlay for: WRX 2019–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2026	SUBARU WRX 4 DR N/A AWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	0
2025	Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	2
2024	SUBARU WRX 4 DR AWD	5	Standard	Standard	0	13
2023	Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	8
2022	Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	25
2021	Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	13
2020	Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD	5	Optional	Optional	1	17
2019	Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD	Not Rated	Optional	Optional	2	30
2018	Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD	Not Rated	Optional	Optional	2	42
2017	Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD	Not Rated	Optional	Optional	1	53
2016	Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD	Not Rated	Optional	Optional	3	34
2015	Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD	Not Rated	No	No	3	52

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2026	WRX	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo	21–22
2025	WRX	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo	21–22
2024	WRX	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo	21–22
2023	WRX	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo	21–22
2022	WRX	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo	21–22
2021	WRX	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	18–23
2020	WRX	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	19–23
2019	WRX	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	19–23
2018	WRX	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	19–23
2018	WRX STI Type RA	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	18
2017	WRX	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	19–23
2016	WRX	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	19–23
2015	WRX	Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo	19–24

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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