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Subaru XV recalls

DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the Subaru XV since 2019, 5 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 19,766 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Subaru XV 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, XV · the bolts of the rear stabiliser bracket might become loose

    1 Nov 2021 · R/2021/352

    The bolts on the rear stabilizer bracket might become loose.�

    Fix: Inspect the bolts and tighten them to the�specified��torque.�If the bolt(s) are missing new bolts will be�attached.�

    1,949 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2017 to 29 May 2019

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

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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.