Air Bag On-off Switch problems of the 2013 Subaru Impreza

I really feel my 2013 Impreza should fall into the takata recall. I made sure to check my vehicle didn't qualify, but it appears to be doing similar things presented for those currently in the recall. The first time I have proof of my airbag indicator light was 7. 4. 2016 at 45,896 miles. At the time, I was the only person in the vehicle. When I went to the local Subaru dealer to have it checked, they said they couldn't check it unless the light was lit (which it was not) and suggested the seat might have been wet. Most recently, I have had a front passenger in my vehicle and the indicator light has come on and the air bag light switched to off at least 3 times in the last two weeks. I purchased my Subaru for the safety and this is a huge issue if the airbag does not deploy if for some reason I get into an accident. Just continuing driving with this light on caused me a great deal of anxiety for fear of the unknown. I like to think I am a good driver, but I couldn't live with myself if a defect of my vehicle was responsible for losing a precious passenger. Please try to review more of these cases and update the recall list. For the first documented instance, the vehicle was in a driveway and parked without a passenger. These last couple of incidences have been both parked and in motion along roadways ranging from 50-70mph.

Air bag is disabled when moisture or humidity is present on the passenger seat. Specifically the airbag red light illuminates and the amber passenger side air bag off light illuminates. This is a problem that presented itself soon after purchase. It has happened while stationary & while driving. It has been triggered by both humidity in the air & perspiration by the passenger. I believe the problem has to do with moisture compromising the passenger seat switch. The incident has happened many times. Most recently I had left the rear window open it was humid but there was no rain, when I went to work in the morning the red airbag light was on. The problem may be getting worse over time, in the past a towel or trash bag would prevent it but no, as mentioned it is being triggered by humid air. I videoed one example and have attempted to include it but it is too large I would be glad to email it if you are interested, my daughter is in the front seat, the airbag light is on and the passenger side airbag indicator shows off. The video was taken on sept 30th 2014, the vehicle had 35,212 miles on it at the time.

Warning lamps for stability control air bag randomly light up on my dash board panel. The passenger air bag will also switch to off even when a passer is sitting in the seat or the passenger seat belt warning sound will go off if a small object is placed on the seat. My mechanic can't find the issue as I cannot recreate the circumstances that cause the lamps to switch on or the warning siren to chime. Computer readings do not return any "codes" if the lamps aren't on.

While driving on the highway with a passenger, the air bag light came on and the passenger air bag indicator switched from on to off. I had already driven probably 35 miles at highway speed (65mph) at the time this occurred. I was in motion at the time, changing lanes as I prepared to exit the highway. After the vehicle was turned off, the lights behaved as expected but the vehicle had to be turned off to fix.

The srs sensor was lighting up and the airbag indicator light began to switch to off even when the passenger seat was occupied. I took my car into the dealership and they confirmed the switch has gone back and needs replaced. Luckily the car is still under warranty so I am only responsible to pay for the $100 warranty deductible. After much research, I have found that this is the same srs switch used in the 2012 Subaru Impreza that has been replaced due to a recall.

The dashboard ¿airbag malfunction¿ light turns on and the passenger airbag light switches to ¿off¿ while there is an adult passenger in the front passenger seat of the car. This happens upon starting the car and continues until the car engine is shut off. I am afraid if there is a crash that the passenger air bag will not deploy.

Multiple sporadic issues with the front passenger air bag indicator. 1) when a passenger is seated with seatbelt fastened in the front passenger seat, once the car is in motion the passenger airbag indicator will change status to off and a red airbag/balloon indicator light will show on the dash as if there is no-one in the passenger seat. 2) when someone sitting in the front passenger seat exits the car, after driving away the passenger air bag indicator will turn on as if someone is sitting in the seat and the fasten seat belt chime will continue sounding even through the passenger seat is empty. 3) with no passenger in the car, if you place a cell phone directly on the passenger seat while it is plugged in to the usb port charging, the passenger air bag indicator will switch status to on and the fasten seat belt chime will sound. If you pick up the cell phone from the seat (still plugged in to usb port charging), the indicator will change back to off and the fasten seat belt chime will stop. If you place the cell phone back on the seat, the air bag indicator will switch back to on and the fasten seat belt chime will sound. Issue #1&#2 seem to occur most often in high humidity or rain. Issue #3 occurs if the cell phone is greater than 35% charged.