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Subaru Impreza recalls

14 DVSA safety recalls name the Subaru Impreza, launched 2004 to 2022. Each covers a range of build dates, not every Impreza. Newest first; open a recall for the defect, the fix and every model it names.

Recall data updated

Recalls14
Latest launch2022
Earliest launch2004
Earliest and latest build dates named2002 to 2019
Is a specific Impreza 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.

All Subaru Impreza recalls

Newest first. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for this model, for the whole recall, or the figure DVSA repeats on each model line.
RecallLaunchedBuiltVehicles
The electronic park brake connector may disconnect R/2022/2601 Sep 202213 May 2014 to 28 Nov 20184,769 (whole recall)
Potential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start condition R/2021/3531 Nov 202120 Sep 2016 to 1 Oct 20192,338 (whole recall)
Due to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized R/2020/31615 Nov 202020 Sep 2016 to 1 Oct 20192,338 (whole recall)
Brake hose fitting caulking area has insufficient sealing R/2020/31515 Nov 202028 Jul 2016 to 21 Aug 2018585 per line
Silicone gas may seep into stop light switch housing and lead to a conduction failure R/2019/1068 Apr 201922 Jun 2010 to 22 Sep 20166,975 (whole recall)
The load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture R/2019/0251 Mar 20191 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2014812 per line
Mis connection of the fuel pump connector R/2018/3261 Dec 20181 Jan 2008 to 31 Jul 20106,649 (whole recall)
Front passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a deployment event R/2018/14123 Jul 2018not recorded7,589 (whole recall)
Airbag may not deploy R/2016/1481 Aug 20161 Jan 2012 to 31 Dec 2012408
Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly R/2015/1121 Jul 20151 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 200710,452
Brake fluid may leak R/2014/12730 Nov 20141 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 201121,343 (whole recall)
Engine may cut out R/2013/11710 Jan 2014not recorded80 per line
Lower control arms may fail R/2011/14615 Jan 20121 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 200722,928 per line
Oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts may become loose R/2004/1943 Nov 2004not recorded1,588

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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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