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Subaru Impreza

43 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V001000·2020-01-02

    Subaru and Saab Vehicles Recalled for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Subaru is recalling specific 2003-2014 models and Saab 9-2X vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may explode due to humidity, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB OUTBACK, BAJA, IMPREZA, LEGACY
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V008000·2019-01-09

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V754000·2023-11-09

    2024 Subaru Impreza Front Driveshaft Assembly Defect Recall

    Subaru is recalling 2024 Impreza vehicles because the front driveshaft assembly may develop cracks and break, potentially causing loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER, WRX, IMPREZA, CROSSTREK
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V647000·2023-09-21

    2023 Subaru Driveshaft Center Support Bolts May Loosen

    Subaru is recalling certain 2023 Ascent, Legacy, Impreza, and Outback vehicles because center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, potentially causing the driveshaft to disconnect and increasing crash risk. Dealers will clean and replace the bolts at no charge.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, ASCENT, LEGACY, IMPREZA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V587000·2021-07-29

    Subaru and Toyota Recall Vehicles for Fuel Pump Failure Risk

    Subaru is recalling certain 2018-2020 models and Toyota 86 vehicles because a fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, TOYOTA OUTBACK, WRX, FORESTER, LEGACY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V003000·2020-01-02

    Subaru and Saab Recall Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Subaru is recalling specific 2003-2014 models and Saab 9-2X vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB OUTBACK, BAJA, IMPREZA, LEGACY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V002000·2020-01-02

    Subaru and Saab Recall Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Subaru and Saab are recalling specific model years because passenger air bag inflators may explode due to humidity, posing a risk of serious injury.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB OUTBACK, BAJA, IMPREZA, LEGACY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V297000·2019-04-11

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Ignition Switch Spring Failure Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2005-2014 models because a broken spring in the ignition switch could cause the engine to turn off unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, IMPREZA, FORESTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V009000·2019-01-09

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V007000·2019-01-09

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Subaru is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because front passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V012000·2018-01-09

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2009-2013 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA, TRIBECA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V013000·2018-01-09

    Subaru Recalls 2009-2010 Models for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Subaru is recalling 2009-2010 vehicles in 22 states because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA, TRIBECA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V014000·2018-01-09

    Subaru Recalls 2009 Models Due to Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Subaru is recalling 2009 Forester, Legacy, Impreza, Tribeca, WRX, and Outback vehicles because the passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA, TRIBECA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V026000·2017-01-11

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific model years of Baja, Impreza, Forester, Legacy, Outback, and Tribeca vehicles to replace passenger air bag inflators that may rupture in a crash.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU BAJA, IMPREZA, FORESTER, LEGACY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V016000·2017-01-10

    Subaru and Saab Recall Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Subaru is recalling 2005-2008 models and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB BAJA, IMPREZA, 9-2X, TRIBECA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V014000·2017-01-10

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2005-2012 models because front passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU BAJA, IMPREZA, FORESTER, LEGACY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V738000·2016-10-13

    Subaru Recalls Turbocharged Vehicles for Fire Risk from Pump Relay

    Subaru is recalling certain 2007-2014 vehicles with turbocharged engines because a failing relay may cause the air injection pump to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, LEGACY, IMPREZA, FORESTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V359000·2016-05-25

    Subaru and Saab Recall Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2003-2008 vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB OUTBACK, BAJA, LEGACY, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V358000·2016-05-25

    Subaru and Saab Recall for Passenger Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2003-2011 models and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB OUTBACK, BAJA, LEGACY, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V323000·2015-05-28

    Subaru and Saab Recall Vehicles for Airbag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Subaru and Saab are recalling specific 2003-2008 models because moisture can cause the passenger airbag inflator to rupture, potentially sending metal fragments into the cabin.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB OUTBACK, BAJA, IMPREZA, LEGACY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V830000·2014-12-31

    Subaru Recalls Brake Line Corrosion in Impreza, WRX, and Forester Models

    Subaru is recalling specific Impreza, WRX, STI, and Forester vehicles to fix brake line corrosion that could cause fluid leaks and increased stopping distances.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU WRX, FORESTER, IMPREZA, WRX STI
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V311000·2014-06-10

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles for Brake Line Corrosion Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2005-2014 models due to brake line corrosion from salt water, which may cause fluid leaks and increased stopping distances.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU WRX STI, LEGACY, OUTBACK, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V464000·2011-09-06

    Subaru and Saab Recall Vehicles Due to Front Control Arm Corrosion

    Subaru is recalling certain Impreza, Forester, and Saab 9-2X vehicles because front lower control arms may break due to corrosion, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB FORESTER, IMPREZA, 9-2X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V551000·2023-08-04

    2024 Subaru Impreza harness short circuit may cause loss of drive power

    Subaru is recalling certain 2024 Impreza and Crosstrek vehicles because the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, causing electrical short circuits that could lead to loss of drive power and increased crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU IMPREZA, CROSSTREK
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V292000·2023-04-25

    2023 Subaru Impreza Brake Light Switch and Transmission Interlock Defect

    Subaru is recalling certain 2023 Impreza vehicles due to a faulty brake light switch that may illuminate brake lights without pedal application and allow the transmission to shift out of PARK without pressing the brake pedal, creating rollaway and crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V076000·2023-02-13

    Subaru Recalls 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX for Air Bag Defect

    Subaru is recalling 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles because previously replaced passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU IMPREZA, WRX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V712000·2022-09-22

    2022 Subaru Outback Windshield Defect May Cause Detachment in Crash

    Subaru is recalling 42 2022 Outback and Impreza vehicles due to incorrect paint clearcoat that may insufficiently bond the windshield. The windshield could detach during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V675000·2021-08-30

    2021 Subaru Impreza recalled for suspension control arm failures

    Subaru is recalling 2021 Impreza vehicles because the left-front lower control arm weld may fail, causing the arm to separate. This could result in loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V264000·2021-04-15

    Subaru Recalls Impreza and Crosstrek for Ignition Coil Short Circuit Risk

    Subaru is recalling 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles because the engine control module may keep the ignition coil powered after shutdown, causing a short circuit and potential stall.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU CROSSTREK, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V024000·2021-01-26

    2021 Subaru Outback CVT Select Lever Cable Defect Recall

    Subaru is recalling 2021 Outback and Impreza models due to an improperly tightened CVT select lever cable nut that may loosen, causing the gear selector to malfunction and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V218000·2020-04-16

    Subaru Recalls 2019 Models for Fuel Pump Failure Risk

    Subaru is recalling 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles because the low pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU IMPREZA, LEGACY, ASCENT, OUTBACK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V743000·2019-10-18

    Subaru Recalls Impreza and Crosstrek for Electrical Software Defect

    Subaru is recalling 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles because a software defect may cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU IMPREZA, CROSSTREK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V745000·2019-10-17

    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.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V744000·2019-10-17

    Subaru Recalls Impreza and Crosstrek Vehicles for PCV Valve Defect

    Subaru is recalling 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles because the PCV valve may break apart, potentially causing a loss of power while driving.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU IMPREZA, CROSSTREK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V149000·2019-02-28

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles for Brake Light Switch Malfunction Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific Impreza, WRX, Forester, and Crosstrek models because a faulty brake light switch may prevent lights from working or the vehicle from starting.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU IMPREZA, WRX, FORESTER, CROSSTREK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V772000·2018-11-01

    Subaru and Scion Recall Issued for Engine Valve Spring Fracture Risk

    Subaru and Toyota are recalling specific 2012-2014 Impreza, BRZ, XV Crosstrek, and FR-S models because engine valve springs may fracture, potentially causing an engine stall that increases crash risk.

    Product
    SCION — SCION, SUBARU FR-S, BRZ, XV CROSSTREK, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V132000·2017-03-02

    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.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V419000·2015-07-01

    Subaru Recalls 2012 Impreza Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Defect

    Subaru is recalling 2012 Impreza vehicles because the Occupant Detection System may deactivate, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V366000·2015-06-12

    Subaru Recalls 2015-2016 Models for Driver Assist System Defect

    Subaru is recalling specific 2015-2016 models because a faulty switch may prevent the automatic pre-collision braking system from functioning, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU XV CROSSTREK, OUTBACK, LEGACY, WRX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V061000·2013-02-25

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles with Faulty Remote Engine Starter Fobs

    Subaru is recalling certain 2010-2013 vehicles equipped with Audiovox remote engine starter accessories because the fobs may malfunction and start the engine without user input.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, LEGACY, IMPREZA, XV CROSSTREK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE15012 Preliminary Evaluation · air bags:frontal

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2008 · powertrain 66 complaints, median 65,453 mi
  • 2013 · airbags 65 complaints, median 57,000 mi
  • 2019 · visibility 58 complaints, median 10,300 mi
  • 2020 · visibility 53 complaints, median 7,000 mi
  • 2014 · airbags 35 complaints, median 50,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,448 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.8/5 · 1 complaints
  • 2025: 4.6/5 · 5 complaints
  • 2024: 4.0/5 · 31 complaints · most complained-of: visibility
  • 2023: 4.4/5 · 4 complaints
  • 2022: 4.3/5 · 12 complaints

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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