Vehicle recall R/2020/316

Subaru XV and others recall: Due to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized

DVSA recall R/2020/316 names the Subaru XV, Subaru Forester and Subaru Impreza. It was launched 15 November 2020. It covers vehicles built 20 September 2016 to 1 October 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/316
Launched: 15 November 2020
Issued by: SUBARU
Manufacturer reference: SRT284
Vehicles: 2,338 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. Due to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off

Possible engine stall and restart failure.

The fix

Re-programme the engine control module and replace if required the ignition coil.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 2,338.
Model	Built
Subaru Forester	20 September 2016 to 1 October 2019
Subaru Impreza	20 September 2016 to 1 October 2019
Subaru XV	20 September 2016 to 1 October 2019

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2020/315 Brake hose fitting caulking area has insufficient sealing 15 November 2020, Subaru XV, Subaru Impreza
R/2021/353 Potential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start condition 1 November 2021, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV
R/2021/352 The bolts of the rear stabiliser bracket might become loose 1 November 2021, Subaru Forester, Subaru XV
R/2019/106 Silicone gas may seep into stop light switch housing and lead to a conduction failure 8 April 2019, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Wrx and others
R/2019/025 The load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture 1 March 2019, Subaru Forester, Subaru Brz, Subaru Impreza and others
R/2022/260 The electronic park brake connector may disconnect 1 September 2022, Subaru Levorg, Subaru XV, Subaru Outback and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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