Subaru WRX and STI (VA, 2015-2021): First steps mods
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What are the best first steps mods for the Subaru WRX and STI (VA, 2015-2021)?
It depends on the car’s condition and how you use it. These are the 1 first steps build entry we have sourced for this car: Check a 2008-21 WRX or STI's recalls by VIN (Reported). Each lists caveats, related problems and sources so you can match it to your goal.
Check a 2008-21 WRX or STI's recalls by VIN Reported
Run the VIN through NHTSA before buying or working on the car. 2008-14 campaigns include brake line corrosion in salt states (14V-311, 14V-830), the brake light switch (19V-149, sedans) and several Takata passenger inflator recalls by state; 2015-21 campaigns include the turbo intake duct (16V-162), backup light switch (22V-522), the 2018-19 fuel pump (21V-587) and the 2015 trunk subwoofer wiring (17V-625).
Caveats: Takata coverage depends on model year and the state where the car was sold or registered, and one car can fall under more than one campaign; 19V-297 applies only to cars given a replacement ignition switch.
Related issues: Recalls 14V-311 and 14V-830: brake lines can corrode (salt states), Recall 19V-149: brake light switch can fail (2008-14 sedans incl. STI), Recall 19V-297: replacement ignition switch can slip to ACC, Takata passenger air bag inflator recalls (2008-14), Recall 16V-162: turbocharger air intake duct can crack (2015-16 WRX), Recall 22V-522: backup light switch can corrode (2015-21 WRX), Recall 21V-587: low-pressure fuel pump can fail (2018-19 WRX)
Sources (10)
- NHTSA recall 14V-311: brake line corrosion (salt states), incl. 2008-14 Impreza WRX/STI — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 14V-830: brake line four-way joint corrosion (salt states), incl. 2008-14 WRX and STI — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 19V-149: brake light switch, incl. 2008-14 WRX sedans (including STI) — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 19V-297: replacement mechanical-key ignition switch, incl. 2008-14 WRX — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 18V-012: Takata passenger inflator (TKA group: Gulf and southern states and territories), incl. 2009-13 WRX — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 19V-007: Takata passenger inflator (TKA group: Gulf and southern states and territories), incl. 2010-14 WRX — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 16V-162: turbocharger air intake duct can crack, 2015-16 WRX built April 10 - October 21, 2015 — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 17V-625: trunk subwoofer wiring can short, 2015 WRX and WRX STI with the optional subwoofer — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2015 WRX/STI with optional trunk subwoofer; wiring can short; from October 31, 2017.
- NHTSA recall 21V-587: low-pressure fuel pump can fail, incl. 2018-19 WRX — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 22V-522: backup light switch can corrode, 2015-21 WRX — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
More for this car
- All Subaru WRX and STI (VA, 2015-2021) fitment answers · VA common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
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