What Mods Will Void The 2022+ Subaru WRX's Warranty? 

I just picked up my VB. I owned a 2020 VA and loved it, but the VB is a superior car in every way. Looks are subjective but I don’t mind the cladding. To me since I live in the Midwest with all of the weather variants the cladding is purposeful.

You mentioned warranty denial. But like you said if I put a Cobb AP on my car and the hood clasp malfunctions, the warranty still covers that clasp. Just wish you talked about what part of the warranty is effected by the "upgrade." PS: you should get a VB. That FA24 is fantastic and the shifts are so much better than the VA.

I have my vb, everything has been okay so far, except that you cannot lock the vehicle with it running with the keys outside. Performance wise, It's going to stay stock. Short version, I make enough money to play with it but 8-10 k for a power train replacement, and without a reputable company doing Performace motor and transmission pre-builds I'll just sit and wait. Keep an eye out though, there have been some issues with excessive gasket liner in the oil system/oil pick-up.

what about if you take the car to a shop and have it professionally tuned? And you don't touch any parts? Would that still void a warranty?

I put a set of Nameless 5” axlebacks on my 22 VB. Sounds wicked, dont think that will be a problem ??

Yes. I was curious about modifying the exhaust system. I love the look of the burnt tips and the sound of a low rumble. Now after this video I’m going to call the dealer and speak with someone in service to be at peace about it. Thanks for the video.

Just hit 40k miles all stock loving every mile!

Very well structured and informative video with a strong thesis. If it affects the engine performance at all, beware!

I currently have a 2022 Premium WRX all I have done is wheels , axle back exhaust system, grim speed high air flow filter which just replaces your factory air filter, and I am going to have a oil air separator installed, and I have changed the factory yellow caps in the engine for aftermarket ones

Just got my 2023 and since i did finance payments i don’t want to mess the warranty … For now only wing, coil lovers and rims

are charge pipes part of the illegal mods even if I do not touch the ecu?

I just want to put this engine in my 2003 STI (Yes, built from a JDM 2003 STI). Seems like it has great potential. Also, my brother just bought a 2002 WRX. You can get them for a great price compared to almost any other sports car available right now.

What about a dual catch can will that void warranty or is that illegal in California when it comes to smog ? Anyone have an answer ?

I have a 2022 Subaru WRX and I’m just curious as things are starting to release for this platform but I’m curious as to how an aos would affect warranty if it would at all

Thoughts on Axle backs and warranty? I dont remember you saying anything about it

You should buy a vb to get some information on it.

Im planning to change the exhaust to Invidia n1. Would that avoid the warranty??

The wrx boxer motor will be fine with a stage 3 . But if ya taking it to the track that’s a different story

Buy one!!!

What about UEL headers

Do you think changing to 5w40 would void the warranty?

Jb4 does not plug into your obd2 port. And it is untraceable at least with my gti I owned. I had to take it into VW because of an issue

The only “mod” I’m interested in is an AOS. Subaru should put one in all their turbo cars since the oil in the intake is a common issue

I did put an axle-back exhaust on my '22- it HAD to be done and I really don't think it will be a problem with an unrelated warranty claim someday. Other than that I think I'll just make subtle improvements to the car and wait till the warranty is over - then maybe I'll try a COBB tuner once enough time has gone by for me to be reasonably sure it's safe on these new VB cars.

They overbuilt the engine and put a “Track mode” on it, so they presumably know people are going to tune it, track it, etc. so it’s almost like misleading people because Subie of America told me that taking it to the track COULD cause a warranty claim for engine/related.

so if i changed the headers to say unequal length headers on my 22 wrx and idc what yall say about putting unequal length headers on my car, im paying for it, u are not, but after market headers voids the entire engine warranty just like the j-pipe would?

Put down my deposit for my VB after watching your video. Half year in with my VB and would like to have more VB content from you lol. 😂

I’m thinking of buying one. If you do I will. Ok? Ok!

It's still not "voiding your warranty". That's terrible language. You can be denied 3 different otherwise covered jobs if they can reasonably prove the mod caused the damage, but say later a strut breaks... if you haven't messed with the suspension or wheels then they will have to replace the broken strut under warranty. The warranty itself is never voided. On the JB4 topic I'd avoid those, last I checked they don't even monitor the knock sensors. That's a dangerous place to operate with engine tuning blind to real time sensor data.

What about a catch can, either CCV or PCV catch cans.

It’s nuance

I don't support or like piggy back ECUs but the JB4 doesn't flash or tag the factory ECU. The factory ECU honestly doesn't know anything and the JB4 tricks it. So before making a video concerning some matters I would get them right first. Honestly I wish MoTec would fix their inventory issue and make an ECU swap for the 2022+. Cobb reflash is the next best thing but we don't have flexfuel A and B tables yet, Cobb may never give us these tables so flexfuel options maybe only for MoTec or JB4. Don't run flexfuel without a damn sensor guys! Tuners are doing it! They give you multiple maps hoping you mix it right and the endgame will cost you an engine if you make an error. And about Warranty, well it depends on the owner of the dealership franchise. Large dealership corporate brands will void warranty on any modification but some small family owned locations tend to be more forgiving. I would honestly build a relationship with your dealership of choice before upgrades. I for one work for 130+ locations from Kia to Maserati in multiple states, so from my direct experience I would take my advice.

Buy it, Mod it

For the love of God, buy one already!

Buy one its a good soup

Who need warranty 😂 bang that engine till 1000whp

Nuance nuance nuance nuance nuance nuance😂

Seriously? Just wait for the warranty to expire, then have at it.

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Unclear as of now seems to be the answer for everything. So what information are you actually giving us in this video? I think I just wasted ten minutes of my life.

Absolute garbage information, the dealership and the company HAVE TO PROVE the part caused the failure.

If you are worried about voiding your warranty…then maybe you shouldn’t void your warranty..just saying

If you buy a 2022 WRX, the warranty is the least of your problems.

How about coilovers? Should be fine for the rest of the car right?