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Subaru Impreza recalls

DVSA has published 14 safety recalls that name the Subaru Impreza since 2004, 4 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 88,854 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Subaru Impreza recalls, newest first

  1. IMPREZA, LEVORG, OUTBACK, XV · the electronic park brake connector may disconnect

    1 Sep 2022 · R/2022/260

    The electronic park brake connector may disconnect.

    Fix: Inspect the electronic park brake connector and if necessary fit a retaining clip.

    4,769 vehicles · built 13 May 2014 to 28 Nov 2018

  2. FORESTER, IMPREZA, XV · potential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start condition

    1 Nov 2021 · R/2021/353

    Ignition coils may short circuit and fail.�

    Fix: Replace all ignition coils. If a misfire DTC is stored replace the front exhaust pipe.�

    2,338 vehicles · built 20 Sep 2016 to 1 Oct 2019

  3. FORESTER, IMPREZA, XV · due to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off

    15 Nov 2020 · R/2020/316

    Possible engine stall and restart failure.

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

    2,338 vehicles · built 20 Sep 2016 to 1 Oct 2019

  4. IMPREZA, XV · brake hose fitting caulking area has insufficient sealing

    15 Nov 2020 · R/2020/315

    Vehicles are equipped with brake hose fittings with insufficient sealing.

    Fix: Replace affected brake hoses with a countermeasure part.

    585 vehicles · built 28 Jul 2016 to 21 Aug 2018

  5. FORESTER, IMPREZA, WRX, XV · silicone gas may seep into stop light switch housing and lead to a conduction failure

    8 Apr 2019 · R/2019/106

    The vehicle�s brake lights may not operate properly.

    Fix: The brake light switch will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    6,975 vehicles · built 22 Jun 2010 to 22 Sep 2016

  6. BRZ, FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY, OUTBACK, XV · the load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture

    1 Mar 2019 · R/2019/025

    Engine valve springs may fracture.

    Fix: Replace all engine valve springs.

    812 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2014

  7. IMPREZA, LEGACY, OUTBACK · mis connection of the fuel pump connector

    1 Dec 2018 · R/2018/326

    Fuel pump wiring poor connection.

    Fix: Replace fuel pump harness and inspect pump flange or damage. Replace if required.

    6,649 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2008 to 31 Jul 2010

  8. FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY, OUTBACK · front passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a deployment event

    23 Jul 2018 · R/2018/141

    Potential injury if Airbag deployed

    Fix: On Affected vehicles replace Airbag inflator unit

    7,589 vehicles

  9. IMPREZA · airbag may not deploy

    1 Aug 2016 · R/2016/148

    Certain circumstances can trigger the Occupant Detection System (ODS) to incorrectly detect a high rise in capacitance which deactivates the ODS and turns the passenger airbag off. This is signalled to the driver via the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). If a heavy frontal collision occurs after the MIL illuminates the airbag will not deploy.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Occupant Detection Unit.

    408 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 31 Dec 2012

  10. IMPREZA · passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

    1 Jul 2015 · R/2015/112

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag the subject propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace passenger front air bag inflator.

    10,452 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2007

  11. FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY, OUTBACK · brake fluid may leak

    30 Nov 2014 · R/2014/127

    It is possible that corrosion can form on unprotected hidden brake pipes. This could result in the failure of the pipes and loss of brake fluid which can affect the brake system and ultimately cause reduced braking efficiency.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required replace the subject brake pipes.

    21,343 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2011

  12. FORESTER, IMPREZA · engine may cut out

    10 Jan 2014 · R/2013/117

    It is possible that the main engine wiring harness may have been incorrectly routed within the engine bay. This can allow the harness to chaff on the engine inlet manifold. This can result in damage to the harness which will either cause rough running of the engine illumination of the engine management light or in the extreme cases cause the engine to cut out.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check the routing of the harness and if necessary reroute and repair the harness.

    80 vehicles

  13. FORESTER, IMPREZA · lower control arms may fail

    15 Jan 2012 · R/2011/146

    The front Transverse links (lower Control Arms) may corrode leading to possible breakage if left without treatment.

    Fix: Either additional rust proofing or replacement of the Transverse links will be performed according to the degree of corrosion.

    22,928 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2007

  14. IMPREZA · oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts may become loose

    3 Nov 2004 · R/2004/194

    The oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts may become loose with the result that the engine may leak oil and the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts re-tightened to a revised torque.

    1,588 vehicles

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.