The Lemon IndexSubaru Impreza recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007–2025 Subaru Impreza, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Suspension · recall issued Aug 2021 · model year 2021 Park it: don't drive
The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember.
802 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V675000
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- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Nov 2023 · model years 2023–2024
The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
4,701 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V754000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Sep 2023 · model year 2023
The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
4,311 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V647000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2023 · model year 2024
Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
35,357 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V551000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2023 · model year 2023
The brake light switch may be improperly adjusted and illuminate the brake lights without application of the brake pedal.
4,030 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V292000
- Equipment · recall issued Jan 2023 · model year 2022
The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function.
4,615 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V016000
- Visibility · recall issued Sep 2022 · model year 2022
The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.
42 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V712000
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2022 · model years 2017–2019
The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light.
188,397 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V624000
- Lights · recall issued Jul 2022 · model years 2015–2021
The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
59,934 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V522000
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- Suspension · recall issued Aug 2021 · model year 2021 Park it: don't drive
The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember.
802 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V675000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2021 · model years 2018–2020
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
175,968 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V587000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2021 · model years 2017–2019
The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
466,205 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V264000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jan 2021 · model year 2021
The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
383 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V024000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Apr 2020 · model year 2019
The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
188,207 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V218000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2007–2011
" These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall us.
111,562 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V003000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2007–2011
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
258,813 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V001000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2020 · model years 2007–2011
" These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior.
127,547 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V002000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2017–2019
The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
466,205 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V743000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2017–2018
The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.
205,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V744000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2019 · model year 2017
The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.
251 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V745000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2019 · model years 2008–2011
The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.
511 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V297000
- Lights · recall issued Feb 2019 · model years 2008–2016
Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions …
1,303,530 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V149000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2011
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
43,394 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V007000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2011
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or rep.
330,120 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V008000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2011
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipm.
452,630 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V009000
- Engine · recall issued Nov 2018 · model years 2012–2014
The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
165,534 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V772000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model year 2009
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
72,150 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V014000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
93,209 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V013000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2011
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
64,179 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V012000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2017 · model year 2015
Items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
9,178 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V625000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2017
Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall.
33,131 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V216000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2017
Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly.
25,567 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V132000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2007–2009
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as ori.
69,529 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V026000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2007–2008
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equ.
62,764 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V016000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2007–2011
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
53,480 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V014000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2016 · model years 2008–2014
The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
100,127 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V738000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2007–2008
" These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used.
146,010 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V359000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2007–2011
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
302,127 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V358000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2016 · model years 2015–2016
The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
18,187 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V162000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2015 · model year 2012
In the affected vehicles, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may deactivate if a front seat passenger operates a device that is plugged into the power outlet such as a music player or cell phone, or touches a metal part…
30,348 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V419000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Jun 2015 · model years 2015–2016
If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
71,710 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V366000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2014 · model years 2008–2011
The brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake lines through.
200,064 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V830000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2014 · model years 2008–2011
Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.
461,338 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V311000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2013 · model years 2012–2013
Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs.
47,419 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V061000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2011 · model year 2012
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS (EXCEPT WRX/STI MODELS), MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 21, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2011, AND LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 17, 20…
32,685 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V562000
- Suspension · recall issued Sep 2011 · model year 2007
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRE…
318,215 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V464000
- Equipment · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2008–2009
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2008 · model year 2008
SUBARU IS RECALLING 16,715 MY 2007-2008 LEGACY SEDANS AND WAGONS, MY 2008 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS, AND MY 2009 FORESTER VEHICLES.
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Is one open on your Impreza?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Subaru Impreza have?
47 recall campaigns across model years 2007–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 122.
Which Subaru Impreza year has the most recalls?
The 2010, with 15 campaigns. 2009: 15, 2008: 15, 2011: 14.
What are most Subaru Impreza recalls about?
Airbags: 15 of the 47 campaigns. Then electrical (7) and engine (5).
What is the newest Subaru Impreza recall?
Transmission & drivetrain, filed Nov 2023 (NHTSA 23V754000): The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
What is the biggest Subaru Impreza recall?
NHTSA 19V149000 (lights, Feb 2019) covers 1,303,530 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions …
How do I check if my Subaru Impreza has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Subaru dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Subaru Impreza: problems and best years · All Subaru recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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