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HighNHTSA·22V624000·Announced 2022-08-12

Subaru Recalls 2017-2019 Impreza Vehicles for Defective Headlight Reflectors

Subaru is recalling 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles because defective reflectors may fail to reflect light adequately, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 structural vehicle defect (lighting/reflectors) that increases crash risk, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles due to a defect in the exterior lighting components. Specifically, the left and right side reflex reflectors and the left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

The defective reflectors reduce the driver's ability to see, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the hazard is identified as a safety compliance issue affecting visibility.

Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information. Subaru's internal number for this recall is WRG-22.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU IMPREZA
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Exterior Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
188,397

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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