The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V132000·Announced 2017-03-02

Subaru Recalls 2017 Impreza for Rearview Camera Software Issue

Subaru is recalling 2017 Impreza vehicles because a software problem may cause the rearview camera display to malfunction, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (increased crash risk due to reduced visibility) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles due to a software problem. This issue may cause the rearview camera display to not work properly.

A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU IMPREZA
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
25,567

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • IMPREZA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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