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2015 Subaru WRX: check engine light

5 of the 52 complaints about the 2015 Subaru WRX describe check engine light.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
10%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 63 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

  • 2020
    1
  • 2018
    3
  • 2017
    2
  • 2016
    3
  • 2015
    5
  • 2012
    1
  • 2011
    1
  • 2009
    2
  • 2002
    1

What owners say

Filed Mar 21, 2023 · Engine · WI

The secondary o2 pump will burn out or continue running causing unsafe risk to short circuit a fire. Recall has already been previously documented in the -2014 models however Subaru uses the same design and part number. My car Secondary o2 Pump was replaced under warrenty at 55k miles now at 90knmiles have the same CEL code.

Filed Jun 22, 2022 · Engine · AZ

-Engine Head Gasket (Blown), Yes. -Engine coolant created cloud of white vapor while driving, impairing ability to visually assess the road. Leaked hazardous fluid over freeway possibly contaminating soils and affecting local wildlife. -The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by Eastside Subaru in Kirkland, WA. -The vehicle has been inspected by Eastside Subaru in Kirkland, WA. -There was no warning (check engine lights) until the incident occurred.

Filed May 5, 2021 · Engine · 92,000 miles · CT

I own a 2015 wrx limited CVT. When I go to my car to go to work and I start it, the car sputters. I've only noticed this on cold starts only, once the car is warmed up it's fine. For some reason though when the car is sputtering on start ups it will trip my cel and basically put the car into 'get home' mode, but it only seems to trigger the cel when it wants to. The car will always sputter on start up but sometimes the cel will come on and I can't use the drive modes and sometimes it won't come on. No matter what I do I can't get the car to stop sputtering. I've cleaned pretty much every sensor I could and nothing worked. I scanned the obd2 port and got p0300 for random misfire, which tells me absolutely nothing.

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Engine · FL

The RPM drop and the engine stalls, but no check engine lights come on. It only happens in first gear, from what I've noticed.

Filed Apr 10, 2016 · Engine · 9,700 miles · CO

In a 2015 subaru wrx with a 6-speed manual transmission purchased 03/2015 and delivered to purchase dealer 04/2015. Reported to subaru dealer 02/19/2016 a rough idle with engine rpms recorded between 400 and 1k. Rough idle tripped a check engine light after fueling and cruise control light began flashing. Diagnostic code p0420 reported a fault in catalytic converter. Software update to computer performed resolved issue temporarily. 04/10/2016 at 9.7k miles rough idle issue returned rpms of 400 to 1k again after fueling. In neutral 30-60 seconds after starting vehicle stalled at fuel station. Upon re-starting vehicle check engine, flashing cruise control, ABS, hill-start assist, and traction control faults tripped. Vehicle behavior similar to the federal safety agency recall 16v‑162 where the federal safety agency noted 'due to the use of incorrect material for a portion of the engine turbocharger air intact duct crack, the engine may develop a rough idle, reduced power, and possibly stall'. Complainant believes recall may need to be expanded to include a wider range of vins before listed production dates in recall order.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/superchargerReported March 21, 2016 · 18,187 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1‑800‑782‑2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62.

Recall number 16V162000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2015 Subaru WRX check engine light

Is check engine light a common problem on the 2015 Subaru WRX?

5 of 52 owner complaints about the 2015 Subaru WRX (10%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2015.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Subaru WRX?

There is 1 recall and 63 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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