Subaru WRX VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Subaru WRX to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

02

Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Subaru WRX

Start by typing the VIN of your car Subaru WRX into the box; the decoder reads the code and reports the maker, the model year and the country of origin. For the car Subaru WRX we list the production years 2007 - 2021, 9 versions in total, the body styles Hatchback, Sedan and a power figure of 341 hp. A VIN tells you the maker, the model year and the country of manufacture. Where the plant is coded in the 11th character, that can be read as well.

If you want to know about previous accidents, the real mileage, theft or earlier owners, decode the VIN first and then order a paid vehicle history report. A quick test for the model Subaru WRX: the 10th character encodes the model year, so it should fit the year the seller states. Also remember that I, O and Q never occur in a genuine VIN.

Subaru WRX versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Subaru WRX Hatchback2007 - 2011Hatchback265 hp
Subaru WRX Sedan2007 - 2011Sedan265 hp
Subaru WRX STI Hatchback2007 - 2011Hatchback300 hp
Subaru WRX STI Sedan2007 - 2011Sedan300 hp
Subaru WRX Sedan (VA)2014 - 2017Sedan268 hp
Subaru WRX STI2014 - 2017Sedan300 hp
Subaru WRX Sedan (VA) (facelift 2017)2017 - 2021Sedan268 hp
Subaru WRX STI (facelift 2018)2018 - 2019Sedan300 - 341 hp
Subaru WRX (VB) II2021Sedan271 hp

Model year characters for the Subaru WRX

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Subaru WRX, with model years 2007 - 2021 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M

What the VIN reveals about a Subaru WRX

  • The manufacturer and brand (Subaru)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Subaru WRX

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Subaru WRX VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Subaru WRX built?

Our data lists model years 2007 - 2021 across 9 versions of the Subaru WRX. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Subaru WRX?

It is the 10th character. For the Subaru WRX the characters to expect are 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021).

How many versions of the Subaru WRX are in your data?

9 versions, in 2 body styles, with power up to 341 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

On the model Subaru WRX, where is the 17-character VIN printed?

It is shown on the dashboard under the windshield, on a plate or sticker at the driver door frame and in the registration papers of the vehicle.

Can I see the mileage of a car Subaru WRX by decoding the VIN?

No, mileage is not encoded in a VIN. The decoder cannot show it, nor can it show theft entries or owners. Those details require a paid vehicle history report.

Do I have to pay to decode the VIN of a car Subaru WRX?

No. The VIN decoder is free to use and needs no registration or account.