2023 Subaru WRX maintenance schedule

The 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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.

Power train

NHTSA 23V754000

November 2023

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.

Other WRX model years

VB (2022-2026)

202220232024 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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