2022 Subaru WRX | Common Problems

Common problems and issues with the 2022 Subaru WRX! If you own, drive, or are considering a 2022 WRX this is the video for you. I talk about the common problems and issues reported so far with the new 2022 Subaru WRX. I discuss 2022 WRX headunit and infotainment system problems, 2022 WRX starting issues, and the engine failure problems with the BRZ and FA24.
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[@illyack5593]

If you lock your car the gas cap door will not open.

[@richeyrich2203]

That’s good. Why have a locking cap if it opens any time?

[@BlAcKVeNuM911]

I laughed at this cause I know so many don’t know this… “Can’t fill it up” Got me the first time too lol

[@zergilli9719]

How about open the gas cap, then lock your door? Is this difficult to do?

[@illyack5593]

@@zergilli9719 never tried it lol

[@ashnader8627]

Yes I noticed this too the first time I gassed up. Normally I lock my doors every time I exit .. this includes at gas station.

[@jarias6249]

Got my car in March, I have 13k miles on it. I DD it everyday. It’s been awesome so far. The fa24 is a beast. I love it. Infotainment system could use an overhaul for sure

[@j.c.9305]

Agreed infotainment system can be temperamental. My experience is that the freeze ups of it have greatly lessened after 6 months of owning it passed.

[@jedwin4816]

I've owned my '22 Premium for about 9 months now. I don't drive it everyday- I just hit 2800 mi today. Fun car and my first Subie. I've had none of problems mentioned in this video. As far as the info screen- I only listen to the radio occasionally and use the climate controls- everything else I don't care about. I'd rather listen to the ETS exhaust I installed anyways. Good luck to everyone.

[@30mmBalistic]

And you probably have silicone pieces in your oil pickup tube screen, which could starve the motor of oil and kill it.

[@jedwin4816]

This is probably true for lots of engines. RTV use is not exclusive to just Subaru.

[@30mmBalistic]

@@jedwin4816 keep telling yourself that and ignore the Subaru 100% known issue..

[@jedwin4816]

I've driven this car more than I thought I would in the last year or so. I do all the maintenance and have only used OE filters and Mobil 1 oil every 3000 miles. I've run maybe a dozen SCCA AutoX events in this car so far. I just turned over 38,000 miles on it today in fact. How much longer until the RTV clogged engine (still under warranty) blows up?

[@30mmBalistic]

@@jedwin4816 I dunno, probably right after the warranty runs out..

[@geneforte9038]

Defects always can happen with first year redesign. 2023 models may improve with less issues , hopefully.

[@wwilliams1358]

Great Info! I'm entertaining a purchase of a 2023 WRX and would like to know if any of these problems you explained are still active in the MY2023?

[@mikeyme217]

I’ve had my 22 premium 6-speed WRX in black since July and have over 12k miles. The infotainment system is the biggest issue. I’ve updated the software and it didn’t help. It’s overall glitchy, but the real problem is CarPlay disconnects and reconnects - doesn’t drop the call, but you can’t hear the person on the other end for about 10 seconds until it reconnects. My dad bought a 22 outback when I got my WRX and he has infotainment issues too. I’ve had the starting issue, but only happened 3 times when almost new then never again. It always immediately restarted after the failed attempt. Some rattles yes, but seem to be weather dependent and have subsided as they car breaks in (the overall build quality is pretty solid). No issues with the fuel door, it works perfectly every time. Absolutely love this WRX even with these minor issues, it’s the perfect daily driver for me in NY - comfortable enough even with a 120 mile/day round trip commute 3 days a week. I put a set of vredestein wintrac pros on a set of enkei PX-10s and it’s unstoppable in the snow.

[@rockxiong8264]

Had mine since beginning of September. 2,580 miles. Zero issues.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Nice! What color did you opt for?

[@lianglqufo]

Half year in with my 22 WRX. Can confirm that infotainment is a problem. I don’t really use CarPlay but for the couple times I use it. Had one freeze to the point that the music freeze and just keep making the same tone with Apple CarPlay. Had 2-3 times phone disconnects and reconnects itself with the infotainment system. Everything else so far it’s okay.

[@spacedmellow5031]

I thought I was the only one. They need to update them

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Yeah it seems to be a pretty common problem. I am honestly guessing at this point is may also be tied to a hardware issue, just based on the fact that a reflash bulletin hasn't been posted yet.

[@rizmastah]

happened to me too with carplay.

[@dylanbasil4100]

Same. Same it disconnects. I thought it was my wire but, it ain’t

[@albertodeleon6872]

Same here, no freezing screen however using car play had a few restarts without reason, then worked fine and so on… SADM car. +3k miles, no other issues. 👌🏻

[@danmac6185]

A bunch of cars are having the freezing infotainment issues. I'm pretty sure its the apple car play. My last two cars have froze when my wife would connect her iPhone with a failing lightning cable. As soon as she disconnects the cable, and restarts the car it goes back to normal. Happened on my 2018 ram 1500 and 2022 Outlander.

[@Aether52]

Glad to know a couple of these aren't just random occurrences on my car. My mom and I both have one, she hasn't had issues with the car not starting but I have multiple times. Both our infotainment systems have shit themselves multiple times. Mine sometimes likes randomly lunging forward and back at low speeds with no means of triggering it. 1st or 2nd gear between 5 to 25 mph it happens randomly.

[@chrisc9106]

cvt trans was issued for bulletin to bring it in. tcm needs update or cvt and tcm needs replacing

[@joshwakawaka7409]

I got vb wrx from april and the infotainment continues to malfunction, regardless of new cable. It just suddenly lost phone connection, or freeze. It also runs ridiculously slow sometimes.

[@EvolutionIX219]

Have had mine since April and it's been an absolute pleasure to own. The infotainment is a minor annoyance but it is what it is. I also miss having a rear windshield wiper. Highly recommend anyone wanting a comfortable yet fun daily driver to give this car a chance.

[@joshuasmith3517]

I've had mine since July. I'm nearly at 10,000 miles. No problems so far, fingers crossed.

[@M40A1Snipes]

In regards to the gas cap, it might be possible that people having issues don't realize you cannot open the cap if the car is locked, the car must be unlocked.

[@illyack5593]

That is my thought as well

[@illyack5593]

I locked my door to pump gas, but then realized it also locked the gas cap door.

[@noob.168]

damn i can't take other people's premium gas anymore? jk

[@ChrisLaneification]

As soon as he said the gas for thing I was like “unlock the car lol”

[@RobHTech]

I updated the AX software and it doesn’t black out anymore and I haven’t had it freeze, but i stopped using CarPlay. No gas lid issue here in Philly. -do you have references for these presumed class action lawsuits? I found some Information, but law suits that are in the works?

[@John-vh1fk]

Mine was one of the first off the assembly line, took delivery mid-April 2022. Mine had the cranking issue and there is a TSB for a software update to the ECU to fix it. Haven’t had the gas door issue. Mine had an improperly installed windshield from the factory that in colder weather would creak and pop like crazy! Luckily after Subaru engineers looked at it, they replaced the windshield. I did have a bad rattle in the headliner that sounded like a loose bracket, I eventually dropped the headliner myself and found a sunroof bold not tight and the washer would bounce around. I do get dash rattles over uneven pavement that I may try to sold with felt tape. Even the GR Corolla has reports of lots of rattles so I think it’s just the nature of economy cars turned performance cars. Overall I’m happy with my WRX.

[@gilbertsalvador8461]

the large infotainment on my 22 wrx premium froze and didnt have any AC control for 2 days and i live in NV. i sold it and now getting ready to buy another one in base model because it drives beautifully.

[@molethan6138]

Is the infotainment issue on the base system, premium system or both?

[@Karva9]

hey your volume is really low, can you add gain to it?

[@shivas6532]

Infotainment issues + hood flutter are the ONLY 2 issues that I have. For the infotainment system issues I have been informed about a new firmware that would appear sometime in Jan. For the record the infotainment issues seem to be common across Subaru’s 2. The HVAC system cabin temperature can be controlled using the buttons though.

[@diallo1347]

Yeah if your HVAC is on auto you can just turn it down/up with the temp buttons

[@marcusfieldfield4069]

What is Hood flutter ?

[@stephenmargetjak6989]

@@marcusfieldfield4069 screw the rubber stops upward in front to tighten the hood...

[@stephenmargetjak6989]

screw the rubber stops upward in front to tighten the hood.

[@wc7102]

Can’t open your gas door 🤔 user error

[@dustinhoward2990]

I got mine on Xmas eve 22, base 6spd wr blue. It’s had the starting issue twice now and just hit 1000 miles today.

[@timothyvu7006]

I drive this car everyday, never had the screen stop on me even when it was -20f

[@gustavogo2915]

💪

[@christianramon9081]

Apple car play has been failing me a lot lately. Feels cheap to constantly have to unplug my phone and hope it works after reconnecting it. Extremely annoying when I need my gps out and it fails on me and won’t come back on. Anyone knows how to fix this? I really love my car (2022 wrx standard base model) but this is killing me.

[@justinmarkuson2552]

I also had to replace my trunk latch once already and will be having it replaced again as it bounces back up when you try to close it which is just crazy but as the thing is basically plastic

[@Fordster22]

I've had a 2022 Premium since June. Glad to see that the infotainment issues are not just me. What's not mentioned is that the USB ports below the screen also shut off when the screen shuts off, which can be annoying if you have anything plugged in (I have a dashcam plugged in here until I find time to hardwire it in). Since June, my screen has "failed" three times and has turned back on 5-10 miles down the road. My biggest worry with the screen turning off is not the A/C or Heat, but rather my heated seat! When it's cold in the morning, I like to turn it on to the lowest setting but I still find myself turning it off eventually. On one of my screen "failures," I was stuck for 10 minutes with a burning rear end! No issues with the gas door yet. I live in Colorado and have had a few icey fillups. I have had ignition issues twice. I thought I had not pushed the clutch all the way in, but after seeing this I have had the issue as well. Luckily not often. Lastly, about the engine failures in the BRZ, why aren't Ascents failing? Why aren't Legacy or Outback XTs failing? I know it's scary to hear the BRZ is having issues, but maybe it's a FA24 issue and not a FA24T issue.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Oof sorry to hear you have been dealing with all the issues! As for the engine failing, my off the cuff answer is you might be on to something, but also they are driven and tuned very differently. Like in the BRZ, the WRX is tuned for performance, and their driving conditions are much different. It's hard to pin point, but we have seen other engines fail in past history with other cars simply because they were being driven too hard and outside of the design standards from the manufacturer. Sounds silly, but has happened with a fair amount of USDM and KDM engines.

[@Fordster22]

@@AutoEnthusiast The small issues I've had luckily do not outweigh how much fun this car is to me! It's a great, fun daily driver that fits what I want. I can definitely agree with your comment relating to different driving styles and tuning. I don't think people drive their Ascents like I drive my WRX haha! A quick note about the Infotainment system: My sales guy said they were expecting Subaru to release wireless Infotainment systems for 22 WRXs sometime mid-2023. He said Subaru would reach out and we could get them swapped out under warranty. This means we will be able to use CarPlay/Android Auto without a cable. Hopefully when they roll these out, the bugs will be resolved? Fingers crossed.

[@shivas6532]

The BRZ engine issues seems to be the extra sealant used as explained by few KZbinrs. I don’t think the FA24DIT in the WrX has such issues

[@thebrenner2098]

One thing I noticed with the gas door is that if I lock my car doors, the gas door locks as well..try unlocking the car..it works for the gas door👍👍😂

[@610610billy610610]

The subaru ascent has the fa24dit. I've heard of 3 people having this exact failure. Rtv in the pickup line. I just changed my ascents oil at 64k and noticed small flakes in the drain pan. I'm hoping it was left over from a blown compass cvt I drained. I'm cutting the old filter tonight, but I'm going to be highly upset if this engine gives out 4k out of the warranty period. I really hope they put a recall out or something.

[@liltorbs]

My 22 legacy infotainment crapped the bed a couple times too but only once has it lasted more then a minute, everything died for like 2 mins but even on the highway it restarted on its own.

[@Ninja__247]

I own a 22' Base 23k on it and my radio randomly freezes and shuts off. Had hood flutter issue but adjusted it and fixed. The locking gas cap is fine for me. I have known people who have had their tanks filled with sand, so love this feature. Had trunk flex and noticed so chips in the paint. Love the car, every manufacturer has issues.

[@leonogueira1636]

Problem with infotainment system also with the auto high beam not working

[@tomrakusan1179]

My auto high beam has been working fine since i moved the EZPass from the front of the camera . Ha ha ha ha 😊

[@xtrekrex]

The only major issue I’ve had is the stupid infotainment system.

[@joon4768]

I've had my 22 WRX for 6 months and have 14k miles on it. I don't track the car, but I definitely drive a bit aggressively. No issues so far, but maybe getting frequent oil changes (did 3k for the first 2, and then 4k for the next two) helped get rid of some loose RTV. My infotainment system did bug out once or twice in my first month, but never again since then. The only other issue I've had is with the Eyesight constantly disabling for no reason, but a firmware upgrade seems to have fixed it.

[@Strages_Powers]

who updated the firmware?

[@Andy-Andeee]

​@@Strages_Powers Deez 🥜😂

[@joshpinchuk7061]

Thanks for the great content. I've been subscribed to you. I think for the last year or so. I'd love to know what basic mods you can do to the new WRX that would enhance its fun factor or drivability. I don't care about diffusers or blow off valves or any other BS that doesn't actually make the car more fun... Although maybe that's not fair. I have no experience with turbos and or blow off valves, and I can imagine that they do have a fun sounding effect to them. But you know what I mean. And I'm not expecting for you to comment here, but maybe it might be fodder for a future video. I was always curious for the previous WRX and or any turbo car if you can tune it for more power, can you have can you have two tunes that you can switch on the fly or not necessarily on the fly but relatively easily, with an alternate one that actually is geared towards efficiency?

[@Jacksonpackguns]

Yes you can run separate tunes on your car. Soon I'll be going to E60-E70. For that I'll be adding a second tune onto my Accessport

[@joshpinchuk7061]

@@Jacksonpackguns do you have a new wrx or a previous gen? What safe hp can you get with just an access port?

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Hey Josh! I appreciate the video recommendation, and it's now penciled into my schedule! The short answer is yes and no to your question. If you are stock and using OTS or even pro-tunes, you can flip through tunes by simply reflashing your ecu which is a relatively quick process. But if you are modified, your protune or applicable OTS tune will be supporting those mods. You can have a tuner prep multiple tunes for your setup though, regular tune, burble, econ, etc.

[@TheColorado4wheeler]

Because of the internet, now one person reports it. Other people start looking for it and it becomes an internet phenomenon. Every car has problems but be aware that this is a bigger problem of reporting than it is of the car, the vast majority of times. Not saying that the problem doesn't exist, just saying that the pervasiveness of it gets overblown due to the internet and then people like this making videos about it. If you believed everything on the internet about every car, you would never buy anything because these videos and problems exist everywhere.

[@trucknorris387]

I purchased a 22 WRX Base back in June I have 7500 Miles on the car. The only time my radio crashes is right after a phone update.. if I don’t update my phone and I plug it in for Apple car play it will brick my infotainment system.. once I update my phone it doesn’t do it until the next update..I have the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Sometimes when it’s cold my infotainment system freezes and I can’t hit the control buttons but after a second it goes back to normal

[@oscarpineda7496]

I have a 22 premium and is amazing so far.🔥👌

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Nice! What color?

[@oscarpineda7496]

@@AutoEnthusiast silver. My kids love it and I enjoy driving it. My last AWD ride was 2010 evo MR. And this car makes me feel the youth inside all of us. Health and Fortune everyone 🙏

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Nice! Have a great holiday!

[@allenloveday8910]

Am I crazy or is rust on the turbo no big deal ? Got a 22 premium brand new off the floor in NC and it had rust on it. Another WRX right off the truck same issue. Maybe it’s nothing it was just nuts to me. Can verify infotainment system is glitchy. Only real problem is Apple car play disconnecting. Reconnects relatively quick. Had problem with the gas door but this gave me a different outlook on why.

[@chrisc9106]

if its cast it doesnt really matter.

[@seanjr7913]

You need a Mic. The audio quality isn't there

[@DJ.Funkmaster]

gas cap thing can most likely be that the gas flap does not open if your doors are locked. Happened to me and i thought it was frozen closed, just to turn out that my doors were just locked, in turn having the gas flap locked.

[@ironmandingo1]

you so wise

[@Evonthedaily]

that happens to me with my 2021 wrx. it freezes or goes black

[@SubieMatt]

Sounds like the infotainment system needs a firmware update

[@jasonmoyer]

I dunno if it's because I have newer firmware, but the only infotainment issue I've had is having to plug my phone in a second or third time to sync Android Auto. I've done multiple 2 hour drives and haven't had it drop once it's connected though. I haven't had that issue with the gas door, but if your car is locked, the flap won't open. I forgot that once and just reached over and touched the passenger door handle to unlock the car and it popped open like a champ. Haven't seen the other issues myself, but I'm not that far out of the first 1,000 miles yet.

[@kylekeller7577]

No issues with mine. Rock solid so far.

[@austinpoaurs9871]

I have the base model dual infotainment system. It hasn't froze on me yet. But, when I start the car, the climate control indicates defrost is on, but actually is not. I have to press the illuminated defrost button twice for it to activate properly.

[@DanielKwetny]

This might be a part of the “auto” system. If in cold climate it won’t blow much air until the car warms a bit, to avoid blowing cold air on passengers

[@austinpoaurs9871]

@@DanielKwetnythank you for the feedback, much appreciated!

[@betancourtl]

The rattling on my STI was pretty bad, the new WRX rattles way less so that's an improvement.

[@creaseoner]

So far only thing that has broke is my ac condenser hit by a bolt on the freeway 😢

[@BlAcKVeNuM911]

3-4k miles a month, other than changing oil every month it’s great! And the car play disconnects randomly a few times a day.

[@adventureswithhurt8195]

10k on mine couple times the infotainment car play was buggin. Some good flutter and tire were over inflated. Nothing else at all. Drive the shit out of it and it’s typical stage1 Cobb and axle back. Sking 5 times no issues in the cold

[@louies8473]

AC compressor making noises. I saw on youtube with the same issue as mine. Reported it to the Subaru dealer but according to them they will replace the compressor. Unfortunately, AC compressor is not available I have to wait.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Super normal with the VA gen!

[@noxnyc23]

after break in period, i pretty much drive this like i stole it.. no issues so far.. deff upgrading brake pads and can someone tell me how we can improve this dull ass steering????n anything outhere yet?

[@imnottellinudontwannaknow3188]

with the gas door issue, the gas door only opens when the car is unlocked

[@Austin-zg5mo]

Thankful my 2022 wrx have had none of these issues. Only 5k miles so far though so maybe they will come.

[@TwiztidJesss]

My fiancé and I had the ‘22 WRXs. His would not start some days at all. It got to the point that we couldn’t drive it. The dealership brushed it off on us that we can’t drive 😒. Both his and mine had problems with the screens also and we both had different trims his base mine premium. Lastly when we both would drive both cars the car smelled like it was going to blow up. I’m guessing either engine or pressure plate and clutch and transmission. We both sold our cars. I sold mine after 4 months he sold his after 8 months when it finally wouldn’t even turn over.

[@justinmarkuson2552]

I had the gas door issue and it happened to me while on vacation , I had to pry the stupid thing open .

[@dyliver]

That sucks man wtf! I’ve had mine for a while. I hope it doesn’t happen to me 😂 I’ll break it off

[@adrian3686]

*Glad I saw your video. Almost bought one yesterday - this company is obviously not on par with honda or toyota. Not by a long shot.*

[@AutoEnthusiast]

ooo idk, honda's and toyota's have there fair set of issues.

[@adrian3686]

@@AutoEnthusiast Well. I have not seen si or type r owners complain about build issues such as the ones you listed in your video. I literally was 2 hours away from finalizing the deal (appointment was made to sign papers), when youtube pushed your vid to me, and I changed my mind. It is so hard to find a car company that focuses on quality these days smh.

[@bobhebblewhite1685]

i have a vb wrx base model for australia, has a lot more than base model in the usa . having said this mine does NOT have stop/start. best thing ever not to have.

[@joshdungo7096]

35k miles on my 2022 premium still going strong

[@AutoEnthusiast]

nice! What color is your ride?

[@jralphroman]

My infotainment system was finally fixed by Subaru…there is a fix but supply issues with the parts needed Subaru has been hush-hush in implementing fixes to the masses…. I was very persistent with my local dealer and push Subaru to fix it. It has been running flawless ever since.

[@pgupta5826]

What was the fix?

[@AutoEnthusiast]

woah interesting! Any receipts with part #'s?

[@gustavogo2915]

You don’t count. You got a trash 🗑️ cvt

[@RonJackson-rc2py]

I have a 22 base model, have only had it for 8 weeks. It has 1,700 miles on it and it has been sitting at the dealership for over a week due to catastrophic engine failure. Awaiting response from Subaru. 1st Subaru, don’t know if there will a 2nd.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

WHAT!?!? Shoot me a message on FB! I would love to hear more about what is going on.

[@Shortay1325]

What, no way. That is crazy man. I’m really curious about what happened to your engine and what symptoms you experienced leading up to the engine failure.

[@gustavogo2915]

Lies

[@tdoll521]

Not trying to be a jerk at all by asking this but did you follow the break in procedures Subaru recommends with these cars being brand new? I'm very curious to see why yours failed. Very unfortunate but still intriguing. Hopefully, it was just an oddball failure. Fingers crossed you get the answer you want soon. Can't wait to get an axleback for my 17 Limited WRX and some wheels 🤙

[@johnny.3693]

My 2022 premium had a noisy engine and a buckboard ride. I didn't have any issues other than that.

[@jimmyglea]

I got my GT in August. At almost 3,000 miles, zero issues.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Nice! What color? How are you liking the CVT?

[@jimmyglea]

@@AutoEnthusiast Solar Orange. I don’t mind the CVT in the Sport modes. Sport # is pretty impressive. In Comfort and Normal it acts like my wife’s Impreza, which is what I want in snow like we had today.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Ooo the orange is definitely a unique choice! Keep us posted on how the CVT holds up over the years!

[@gustavogo2915]

@@jimmyglea there is a major issue and that’s that it is not a manual.

[@jimmyglea]

@@gustavogo2915 Nope…still not an issue

[@AustinSamuelF]

FYI- The WRX engine has multiple internal upgrades over the BRZ engines.

[@subeyguy66]

10k miles on mine with no issues. Edit: 24k hard miles, no issues

[@dann1483]

majority of these comments are having great experiences with their subi. I just purchased a 22 Wrx orange limited yesterday and I’m loving it.

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Right on!

[@SangheiliSpecOps]

Had my 22 Premium since October (7500 mi), I've had some longer crank starts but never a failure to start. I have had an infotainment problem, screen didn't turn on one morning and restart of car and restart of the infotainment did nothing. AC controls and music (thru bluetooth) still worked, and I could control things, but it just wouldn't come up, total black screen. Tried it again a few hours into work during a break and everything worked fine again and it hasn't happened since (a few months). I've had a couple subarus so I know they have their quirks, but I'm too much of a subie fanboy to not love the car.

[@ThunderDashHub]

The infotainment system is a doozy. CarPlay messes up once in a while, and the biggest issue for me is CarPlay not detecting my device.

[@agalexgatchu]

I bought the car in May... Drove it for a couple of weeks with no issues. Then after two months I got fed up with the cars multiple issues and the dealership kept it for 4-5 months... Fast forward I get the car back with some issues fixed some issues not fixed. Loved the car now hate it :/

[@agalexgatchu]

My car has had the not starting issue, infotament issues, interior falling apart, also a weird humming apparently coming from the clutch line going to the slave cylinder....

[@chrisc9106]

@@agalexgatchu is yours a cvt?

[@efactor1984]

Ever go to a car meet and ask a Subaru guy, “Got RTV?” Glad the 1 gens FR-S/BRZ/BRZ don’t have those issues.

[@grayman618]

Listening to your video It sounds like the car should be taken off the street and yet I couldn't find any complaints on consumer websites about it.

[@Mike-mz9cm]

I'm going to wait til 2024 as subaru should iron things out by then. First few years are usually suspect for many cars. I'll keep my gen 3 ea888 that's tried tested and true. But eventually i want a wrx that has it's flaws fixed.

[@fisherofmen2008]

Great now I’m worried. my premium wrx should be here jan 2023

[@diallo1347]

Don't be. Every single car has issues, especially after a redesign. Follow your maintenance schedule, break in the car properly, and treat your car like a daily and not a plastic toy and you should be okay. Most people throw on a bunch of aftermarket cheap mods and abuse the car THEN go online and complain that the car os trash.

[@keg4998]

Read my gas door, froze on my Jetta I had to break the mo fo 😂 cheaper than a tow

[@ryanclarke83]

My 2022 wrx restricts boost when it’s cold out. The colder it is, the more it restricts. The car is always at operating temp when I get into boost. It only makes a peak of 7psi at 25°F. At -15°f it only makes 3.8psi. It peaked at 12.3psi over the summer. The car is a turd in the cold when turbo cars are suppose to feel faster. Anyone else have this issue?

[@adventureswithhurt8195]

Time for a stage 1 bud

[@rizmastah]

how about the god aweful sunglare on the infotainment screen. anyone else found any screen thing for our infotainment agianst sunglare?

[@AutoEnthusiast]

Yeah that is the downside to larger screens, the aftermarket should have a cover out soon that doesn’t reflect as much!

[@thememan8151]

Tinting my windows made a big difference. I went with 20%

[@AutoEnthusiast]

^^^^^^

[@user-my8uz8qy4g]

Just by the manual base and all problems solved

[@adventureswithhurt8195]

My issues were all so minor it’s not even a issue. Never heard of most of these. Must be the previous gen guys just making ish up jk

[@Wallstreetavarice]

I've never met someone with a reliable turbo Subaru. Why they can't figure it out after making basically the same 3 engines for 25 years is beyond me

[@AutoEnthusiast]

I would say the FA20 is fairly rock solid if treated well! Better than most motors on the market.

[@steve8803]

@Wallstreetavarice Probably because they all modify them, do not have them properly tuned and beat the shit out of them. Stock and treated well, they are quite reliable.

[@diallo1347]

@@steve8803 I agree. People mod the crap out of these cars and then complain they aren't reliable. Well duh, you changed the car so that's on you, not the engine.

[@Samlol23_drrich]

My 2014 XT (2.0DIT) has 240k miles. I installed a Fumoto for the oil when new and changed it every 3k. It finally has an issue and may be time to get a new one. P0016 /P0017. Changed out the vvt solenoids and not fixed. Not gonna pay 3k to open the engine and replace the cam phaser. Shame. It's a great car. At this point I just keep my obd2 plugged in and reset the code daily. Still drives perfectly

[@jeffortman6395]

If you don't use the right fuel it will be difficult to start

[@samael1981]

Infotainment is very buggy. Android auto works for a while and then throws an error. Bluetooth will stop working all of the sudden. Need to turn off bluetooth and then turn back on. Very annoying.

[@scottwagner8320]

Proof. I want data. Not rumors, not vloggers, not internet, not .net sites, not law firms, not commenters. I want data. What are the sources being cited here?

[@ChrisLaneification]

I mean. Prime motoring etc has posted videos on the RTV issue. A couple of others have posted as well. Good luck getting data lol. At least for right now.

[@birdbro1990]

A valve spring on my 2018 WRX just nuked my entire engine at 65,000 miles so forced to consider this thing

[@ubroberts5541]

Just trying to get more hits. This guy obviously doesn’t own one. I do. He’s full of it.

[@1ramulus1]

Ready to buy one 2023 gt but dude is giving me these problems to reconsider. Well the not starting at times seem to be fuel related. I remember a lose gas cap cause low pressure as if I had a leak .reset the gas cap and never again it happen. I'm sure many new cars have bugs to work out

[@TheColorado4wheeler]

The idea that a engine valve can turn on and off is absolutely ridiculous. The fact that he said this and recorded that is just insane. Engine valves do not turn on and off. It's got to be some spark or gas related issue. That's why cars don't start.

[@Mike604]

RallySport Direct released a video on excessive RTV - it's a really big issue

[@MrGunnerru]

Yeah it's glitchy. Definitely not all the time. 2022 wrx gt.

[@br_ky6539]

If you press the clutch and gas pedal it will prime the engine and turbo.

[@nrpsoalmeida7409]

I got 2022 for 6 months and now needs computer replaced

[@satomitier2576]

I see clickbate here LOL i have had my wrx for a short min ...ZERO problems.

[@Mike604]

You just said a short min, come back in 5 years

[@satomitier2576]

@@Mike604 lets see i have owned 4 subies and NO problems so i dont think im too worried :)

[@Ispikel]

Guarantee the gas door issue is because they locked their car..😂

[@kameronbenko3705]

I've owned my 22 wrx for 9 months. Car has almost 16k miles and I've experienced the long crank starting issue three times. There is another issue I'm having that I can't seem to find anyone discussing and that is what feels like a misfire at 1900-2000 rpm under light acceleration. Usually happens in 2nd gear or higher(manual trans) and when the oil is not quite up to temp, little under 200 degrees. Has anyone else come across this?

[@chrisc9106]

are you using premium gas

[@kameronbenko3705]

@@chrisc9106 Yes. I always use 93 in the car.

[@SquanchyDF]

Do I get a wrx or a Tacoma. Mhmmmmm

[@Samsonlyt]

Of cause Toyota

[@pepeclippz7921]

Nice haircut 😎

[@betancourtl]

I hate this infotainment system so much. Just take away the screen and give me buttons.

[@nickwalsh1166]

Don’t know if anyone else has this issue but even with the hvac system shut off. There’s air blowing at whatever temp it was set at while on. Idk how to fix it. Not a deal breaker but annoying

[@fernandofong5870]

I'm used to my cars always doing that

[@charliehorse11]

Same thing here in silverado and sentra, maybe normal thing in some cars?

[@kevinortizphoenix]

That's normal. Set the vents to feet and head and you will feel it less.

[@DenverDave5280]

This is usually caused by the fresh air mode being left on while the HVAC fan is turned off. The fresh air intake for HVAC is right near the wipers and gets a 'forced air induction' type of effect while the car is in motion. Thus, air is forced in from the outside and moves through the vents, especially at higher speeds. To confirm this hypothesis, set your HVAC to recirculate before turning it off and see if the vents stop emitting air. *note - recirculate will not engage with windshield defrost or defrost/feet vent mode active; the recirculate intake is the defrost vent and must remain in fresh air mode if either defrost mode is active.

[@waybach]

RTV INSIDE

[@ronkrill2038]

if you read all these comments most people have had no issues with their car including me..i take care of my car..dont rev it past 3000 rpm..avoid pot holes and man covers, slow on railway tracks ,change oil every 3000km..dont add stuff that will void my warranty,the less you bounce any vehicle around the better.

[@Xx21USMC21xX]

Sounds like you have to preform basic maintenance and the car will be good to go.

[@richurro20]

Welp, time to look for a different car.

[@adventureswithhurt8195]

Just previous gen wrx fan boys trying to cancel the car

[@overgrowncarrot1]

A WRX rattels... no lol