Subaru Impreza recalls

51 safety recalls for the Subaru Impreza (model years 2002–2024), explained in plain English. Pick your year:

2024 (2)2023 (2)2022 (1)2021 (2)2020 (1)2019 (5)2018 (5)2017 (7)2016 (1)2015 (2)2014 (3)2013 (4)2012 (6)2011 (14)2010 (15)2009 (14)2008 (14)2007 (9)2006 (10)2005 (6)2004 (8)2003 (6)2002 (6)

All Subaru Impreza recalls

Date	Recall	Vehicles	Problem	Units
2023-11-13	23V754	2023–2024 Subaru Forester & 2024 Subaru Crosstrek + 2 more	Powertrain & transmission	4,701
2023-09-22	23V647	2023 Subaru Ascent & 2023 Subaru Impreza + 2 more	Powertrain & transmission	4,311
2023-08-07	23V551	2024 Subaru Crosstrek & 2024 Subaru Impreza	Electrical system	35,357
2023-04-25	23V292	2023 Subaru Impreza	Lights	4,030
2023-02-14	23V076	2004–2005 Subaru Impreza & 2004–2005 Subaru WRX	Airbag	130
2022-09-23	22V712	2022 Subaru Impreza & 2022 Subaru Outback	Windows, wipers & mirrors	42
2022-08-12	22V624	2017–2019 Subaru Impreza	Lights	188,397
2021-08-31	21V675	2021 Subaru Impreza	Suspension ⛔	802
2021-07-30	21V587	2018–2020 Subaru Impreza & 2018–2020 Subaru Legacy + 6 more	Fuel system	175,968
2021-04-15	21V264	2017–2019 Subaru Impreza & 2018–2019 Subaru Crosstrek	Electrical system	466,205
2021-01-27	21V024	2021 Subaru Impreza & 2021 Subaru Outback	Powertrain & transmission	383
2020-04-17	20V218	2019 Subaru Ascent & 2019 Subaru Impreza + 2 more	Fuel system	188,207
2020-01-03	20V003	2003–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2003–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more	Airbag	111,562
2020-01-03	20V002	2003–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2003–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more	Airbag	127,547
2020-01-03	20V001	2003–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2003–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more	Airbag	258,813
2019-10-18	19V745	2017 Subaru Impreza	Engine	251
2019-10-18	19V744	2017–2018 Subaru Impreza & 2018 Subaru Crosstrek	Engine	205,000
2019-10-18	19V743	2017–2019 Subaru Impreza & 2018–2019 Subaru Crosstrek	Electrical system	466,205
2019-04-12	19V297	2005–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2005–2014 Subaru Outback + 4 more	Electrical system	511
2019-03-01	19V149	2008–2016 Subaru Impreza & 2008–2014 Subaru WRX + 2 more	Lights	1,303,530
2019-01-31	19V009	2010–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more	Airbag	452,630
2019-01-31	19V008	2010–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more	Airbag	330,120
2019-01-31	19V007	2010–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more	Airbag	43,394
2018-11-05	18V772	2012–2014 Subaru Impreza & 2013 Scion FR-S + 2 more	Engine	165,534
2018-01-10	18V014	2009 Subaru Forester & 2009 Subaru Impreza + 4 more	Airbag	72,150
2018-01-10	18V013	2009–2010 Subaru Forester & 2009–2010 Subaru Impreza + 4 more	Airbag	93,209
2018-01-10	18V012	2009–2013 Subaru Forester & 2009–2013 Subaru Legacy + 5 more	Airbag	64,179
2017-03-31	17V216	2017 Subaru Impreza	Fuel system	33,131
2017-03-03	17V132	2017 Subaru Impreza	Backup camera	25,567
2017-01-13	17V026	2006–2009 Subaru Impreza & 2006–2009 Subaru Tribeca + 4 more	Airbag	69,529
2017-01-12	17V016	2006–2008 Subaru Impreza & 2006–2008 Subaru Tribeca + 2 more	Airbag	62,764
2017-01-11	17V014	2006–2011 Subaru Impreza & 2006–2011 Subaru Tribeca + 6 more	Airbag	53,480
2016-10-13	16V738	2008–2014 Subaru Impreza & 2009–2013 Subaru Forester + 2 more	Electrical system	100,127
2016-05-25	16V359	2003–2006 Subaru Baja & 2006–2008 Subaru Impreza + 4 more	Airbag	146,010
2016-05-25	16V358	2006–2011 Subaru Impreza & 2006–2011 Subaru Tribeca + 5 more	Airbag	302,127
2015-07-01	15V419	2012 Subaru Impreza	Airbag	30,348
2015-06-12	15V366	2015 Subaru Impreza & 2015 Subaru Legacy + 3 more	Collision avoidance	71,710
2015-05-28	15V323	2003–2008 Subaru Legacy & 2003–2008 Subaru Outback + 3 more	Airbag	432,016
2014-12-31	14V830	2008–2014 Subaru WRX & 2008–2014 Subaru WRX STI + 2 more	Brakes	200,064
2014-06-11	14V311	2008–2014 Subaru WRX & 2008–2014 Subaru WRX STI + 4 more	Brakes	461,338
2013-02-26	13V061	2010–2013 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2013 Subaru Outback + 2 more	Electrical system	47,419
2011-11-30	11V562	2012 Subaru Impreza & 2012 Subaru Legacy + 1 more	Brakes	32,685
2011-09-08	11V464	2003–2008 Subaru Forester & 2002–2007 Subaru Impreza + 1 more	Suspension	318,215
2009-12-04	09V468	2002–2003 Subaru Impreza & 2002–2003 Subaru WRX	Fuel system	5,724
2008-09-11	08V460	2007–2008 Subaru Legacy & 2009 Subaru Forester + 1 more	Engine	16,715
2008-03-24	08V135	2002–2003 Subaru Impreza	Door latches & locks	36,791
2007-02-14	07V043	2006 Subaru Forester & 2006 Subaru Impreza	Airbag	7,004
2004-09-30	04V473	2004 Subaru Baja & 2004 Subaru Forester + 1 more	Engine	26
2004-07-15	04V342	2002–2003 Subaru Impreza	Seats	84,574
2004-03-22	04V128	2001–2004 Subaru Legacy & 2001–2004 Subaru Outback + 1 more	Speed control	127,580
2002-10-30	02V282	2001–2003 Subaru Legacy & 2001–2003 Subaru Outback + 3 more	Powertrain & transmission	172,564

Other Subaru models

Legacy Outback Forester WRX Tribeca Baja Crosstrek Ascent B9 Tribeca BRZ Solterra XV Crosstrek

FAQ

How many recalls does the Subaru Impreza have?

The Subaru Impreza has 51 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2002–2024. The 2010 model year has the most (15).

Are Subaru Impreza recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)