The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V745000·Announced 2019-10-17

Subaru Recalls 2017 Impreza Vehicles Due to PCV Valve Defect

Subaru is recalling 2017 Impreza vehicles because a defective PCV valve may break apart and enter the engine, causing a loss of power while driving.

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 where a loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Subaru Impreza vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The recall involves 251 vehicles.

The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine. This failure can result in an unexpected loss of power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 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 — Engine Component
Hazard
Affected units
251

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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