What does WRX taillight tint involve?
It’s STEK light film, cut and fitted to the lens of each lamp, about two to three hours a pair and priced for your car. Smoke comes in two strengths for taillights; headlights can also take yellow or clear.
| WRX lamps | STEK film | Fitting time |
|---|---|---|
| Taillights | Smoke, 50% (lighter) or 30% (darker) | About 2 to 3 hours |
| Headlights | Smoke, yellow or clear | About 2 to 3 hours |
| Both pairs | Any mix | About 2 to 3 hours per pair |
The shop publishes a seven-year warranty on STEK film against yellowing, cracking and peeling. The film itself is described on the STEK light film page, and the rear-only job on the smoked taillights page.
Which lamps does each 2026 WRX trim have?
All five Canadian trims use LED lighting front and rear, but the headlights differ. Subaru Canada’s 2026 WRX specifications list them like this:
| 2026 WRX | Sport | Sport-tech, GT, tS, Kaminari Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Headlights | LED with High Beam Assist | LED steering-responsive with High Beam Assist |
| Daytime running lights | LED | LED, C-shaped |
| Tail lights | LED combination | LED combination |
| Fog lights | LED | LED |
| Turn signals in the mirrors | No | Yes |
Subaru Canada’s safety page adds that the steering-responsive lamps angle into a turn and that the headlights switch on automatically with the wipers. At the back, Subaru of America said when it launched the 2022 WRX that the tail lamps were designed to glow “with a look reminiscent of volcanic magma.” Smoke film dims that glow by design, so decide how much of it you want to keep before choosing between 50% and 30%.
Which WRX lamp recalls should you check before filming?
Two NHTSA campaigns touch WRX lighting, one for each generation. Check your VIN with Subaru Canada or Transport Canada to see whether a Canadian car is included.
- 23V-016, filed January 2023. Covers 2022 WRX models with EyeSight: the owner’s manual may give incorrect instructions for adjusting High Beam Assist sensitivity. The fix is a corrected insert for the manual.
- 22V-522, filed July 2022. Covers 2015 to 2021 WRX models: the backup light switch may corrode, leaving the reverse lights dark and the rearview camera blank in reverse. Dealers inspect and replace the switch.
On an older car, confirm the reverse lights come on before the tail lamps are filmed, so a switch fault isn’t later blamed on the film.
Can a WRX with smoked lamps pass a BC inspection?
It can fail. Section 6, item 1.0(a) of BC’s 2025 Vehicle Inspection Manual rejects a lamp whose lens “reduces transmission of light” or “is covered in any manner.” Smoke film reduces the light from a WRX’s brake and tail lamps, yellow film changes a headlight’s colour, and even clear film may be questioned by an inspector.
The shop explains that before you decide. For the regulation behind it, see whether tinted headlights are legal in BC, and for how much light smoke takes away, does taillight tint make brake lights dimmer.
How do you book light film for a WRX in Langley?
Give the year and trim, which lamps you want covered and the shade, and whether any recall work is still open. Each pair is a short appointment, so it fits around other work like a WRX wrap or tint. Request a price through the light film quote form, or call 604 534 6433.
