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  Safety Recalls of Subaru Impreza Vehicles

There have been 46 safety recalls for the Subaru Impreza. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Subaru Impreza.

NHTSA Recall #: 23V754000; Nov. 9, 2023

a broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, 2023 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Impreza, 2023 Subaru WRX
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2024 crosstrek, impreza, 2023-2024 forester, and 2023 wrx vehicles. the front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V675000; Aug. 30, 2021

a separated control arm may cause the tire to contact the wheel well, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Subaru Impreza
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2021 impreza vehicles. the left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V587000; Jul. 29, 2021

fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2020 Subaru Ascent, 2018 Subaru BRZ, 2019 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Impreza, 2019 Subaru Impreza, 2020 Subaru Impreza, 2018 Subaru Legacy, 2019 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2019 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru WRX, 2019 Subaru WRX, 2018 Toyota 86, 2019 Toyota 86
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 ascent, 2018 forester, 2018-2020 impreza, legacy, outback, 2018-2019 brz, wrx, and toyota 86 vehicles. the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V264000; Apr. 15, 2021

a short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza, 2018 Subaru Impreza, 2019 Subaru Impreza
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 subaru impreza and 2018-2019 crosstrek vehicles. the engine control module (ecm) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V024000; Jan. 26, 2021

a loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the cvt select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Subaru Impreza, 2021 Subaru Outback
Component: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2021 outback and impreza vehicles. the continuously variable transmission (cvt) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V218000; Apr. 16, 2020

if the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2019 Subaru Impreza, 2019 Subaru Legacy, 2019 Subaru Outback
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019 impreza, outback, legacy, and ascent vehicles. the low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V003000; Jan. 2, 2020

an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 SAAB 9-2x, 2006 SAAB 9-2x, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2005 Subaru Baja, 2006 Subaru Baja, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza, 2006 Subaru Impreza, 2007 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru WRX, 2005 Subaru WRX, 2006 Subaru WRX, 2007 Subaru WRX, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (including sti), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V002000; Jan. 2, 2020

an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 SAAB 9-2x, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2005 Subaru Baja, 2006 Subaru Baja, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza, 2006 Subaru Impreza, 2007 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru WRX, 2005 Subaru WRX, 2006 Subaru WRX, 2007 Subaru WRX, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (including sti), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V001000; Jan. 2, 2020

an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 SAAB 9-2x, 2006 SAAB 9-2x, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2005 Subaru Baja, 2006 Subaru Baja, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza, 2006 Subaru Impreza, 2007 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru WRX, 2005 Subaru WRX, 2006 Subaru WRX, 2007 Subaru WRX, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (sti included), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V745000; Oct. 17, 2019

an unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Subaru Impreza
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2017 impreza vehicles equipped with an aluminum positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve. the pcv valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Subaru Impreza Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Nov. 9, 2023   Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 3,732
Aug. 30, 2021   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 802
Jul. 29, 2021   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 165,026
Apr. 15, 2021   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe 466,205
Jan. 26, 2021   Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod 383
Apr. 16, 2020   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 188,207
Jan. 2, 2020   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 127,547
Jan. 2, 2020   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 258,813
Jan. 2, 2020   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 111,562
Oct. 18, 2019   Electrical System:ignition 466,205
Oct. 17, 2019   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) 205,000
Oct. 17, 2019   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) 251
Feb. 28, 2019   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 1,303,530
Jan. 9, 2019   Tbd 43,394
Jan. 9, 2019   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 330,120
Jan. 9, 2019   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 452,630
Nov. 1, 2018   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 165,534
Jan. 9, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 64,179
Jan. 9, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 93,209
Jan. 9, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 72,150
Mar. 29, 2017   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 33,131
Mar. 2, 2017   Back Over Prevention: Camera System 25,567
Jan. 11, 2017   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 69,529
Jan. 10, 2017   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 62,764
Jan. 10, 2017   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 53,480
Oct. 13, 2016   Electrical System 100,127
May. 25, 2016   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 302,127
May. 25, 2016   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 146,010
Jul. 1, 2015   Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger) 30,348
Jun. 12, 2015   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 71,710
May. 28, 2015   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 432,016
Dec. 31, 2014   Service Brakes 200,064
Jun. 10, 2014   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 461,338
Feb. 25, 2013   Electrical System 47,419
Nov. 29, 2011   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 32,685
Sep. 6, 2011   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 318,215
Dec. 4, 2009   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 5,724
Sep. 11, 2008   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 16,715
Mar. 24, 2008   Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch 36,791
Feb. 12, 2007   Air Bags:frontal 7,004
Oct. 1, 2004   Engine And Engine Cooling 26
Jul. 14, 2004   Seats 84,574
Mar. 16, 2004   Vehicle Speed Control:cables 127,580
Oct. 30, 2002   Power Train:automatic Transmission 172,564
Dec. 11, 1998   Air Bag 95,673
Apr. 27, 1993   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 3,351


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Subaru Impreza Model Years

Model# Recalls
2024 Subaru Impreza 1
2021 Subaru Impreza 2
2020 Subaru Impreza 1
2019 Subaru Impreza 5
2018 Subaru Impreza 4
2017 Subaru Impreza 6
2016 Subaru Impreza 1
2015 Subaru Impreza 2
2014 Subaru Impreza 3
2013 Subaru Impreza 4
2012 Subaru Impreza 6
2011 Subaru Impreza 13
2010 Subaru Impreza 14
2009 Subaru Impreza 13
2008 Subaru Impreza 13
2007 Subaru Impreza 9
2006 Subaru Impreza 10
2005 Subaru Impreza 5
2004 Subaru Impreza 7
2003 Subaru Impreza 6
2002 Subaru Impreza 6
1995 Subaru Impreza 1
1994 Subaru Impreza 1
1993 Subaru Impreza 1