2022 Subaru WRXFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

26.0MPG average+18.2% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 22 MPG · Owner reported avg: 26.0 MPG

Driving mix: City 30% / Highway 70%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 26.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic (AV-S8)
Premium
City
19
Hwy
25
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,900/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
407 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.4L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems24 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 24 owner complaints for the 2022 Subaru WRX. Top reported issues include engine, power train and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
15
Power Train
3
Electrical System
2
Air Bags
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Fuel System
1
Structure
1
Brakes
1

2022 Subaru WRX problems by category: Engine: 15 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints.

4
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 11/28/2023ODI#11557157
Low engine oil levels came on just last week. I had gotten my complimentary oil/rotate last month. I’ve heard and seen videos on this vehicle having excessive RTV sealant on the oil pan. Makes me very…
Power TrainFiled: 07/04/2023ODI#11530306
The electric pushbutton would not function. I have a standard transmission and I let the clutch out too soon by accident. It killed the engine but the electrical components stayed on, such as lights, …
Air BagsFiled: 06/12/2023CrashODI#11526677
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front-end collision; however, the air bags did not deploy. The contact s…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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