2022 Subaru WRX maintenance schedule

The 2022 WRX is part of the VB generation (2022-2026), sold as a sedan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2022 WRX needs, and when

All 5 of these items come from Subaru's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Subaru's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

Service	Interval	Source
Engine oil and filter	6,000 mi / 6 months	Manufacturer
Brake fluid	30,000 mi / 30 months	Manufacturer
Engine coolant	137,500 mi / 11 years	Manufacturer
Transmission fluid	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer
Spark plugs	60,000 mi / 5 years	Manufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Powertrains in this generation

2.4L 4-cyl (FA24F), AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2022 Subaru WRX

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Subaru dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Equipment

NHTSA 23V016000

January 2023

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 WRX vehicles equipped with the "Eyesight" feature. The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy: Subaru will mail an owner's manual insert containing the correct information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-23.

Other WRX model years

VB (2022-2026)

20222023 2024 2025 2026

VA (2015-2021)

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Shopping new? The Subaru WRX guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

techinfo.subaru.com (Manufacturer)

Researched 2026-09-21. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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