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Subaru Impreza safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Subaru Impreza since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Subaru Impreza. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
14 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 14 launched 2004 to 2022
  • Most recent 1 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/260
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 9 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2014 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Subaru Impreza?

Not every Subaru Impreza is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Subaru Impreza recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2004 to 2026

2014 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Subaru Impreza safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’04 1
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 1
’13 0
’14 2
’15 1
’16 1
’17 0
’18 2
’19 2
’20 2
’21 1
’22 1
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Subaru Impreza recall, newest first

2022 1 recall

The electronic park brake connector may disconnect

Launched 1 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/260 Manufacturer ref. SRT-324

Defect
The electronic park brake connector may disconnect.
Remedy
Inspect the electronic park brake connector and if necessary fit a retaining clip.
Vehicles affected
4,769 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 May 2014 to 28 Nov 2018

2021 1 recall

Potential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start condition

Launched 1 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/353 Manufacturer ref. SRT-308

Defect
Ignition coils may short circuit and fail.
Remedy
Replace all ignition coils. If a misfire DTC is stored replace the front exhaust pipe.
Vehicles affected
2,338 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Sept 2016 to 1 Oct 2019

2020 2 recalls

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

Launched 15 November 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/316 Manufacturer ref. SRT284

Defect
Possible engine stall and restart failure.
Remedy
Re-programme the engine control module and replace if required the ignition coil.
Vehicles affected
2,338 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Sept 2016 to 1 Oct 2019

Brake hose fitting caulking area has insufficient sealing

Launched 15 November 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/315 Manufacturer ref. SRT283

Defect
Vehicles are equipped with brake hose fittings with insufficient sealing.
Remedy
Replace affected brake hoses with a countermeasure part.
Vehicles affected
585 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Jul 2016 to 21 Aug 2018
Also covers

2019 2 recalls

Silicone gas may seep into stop light switch housing and lead to a conduction failure

Launched 8 April 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/106 Manufacturer ref. SRT270

Defect
The vehicle’s brake lights may not operate properly.
Remedy
The brake light switch will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
6,975 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Jun 2010 to 22 Sept 2016

The load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture

Launched 1 March 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/025 Manufacturer ref. SRCB-261

Defect
Engine valve springs may fracture.
Remedy
Replace all engine valve springs.
Vehicles affected
812 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2014

2018 2 recalls

Mis connection of the fuel pump connector

Launched 1 December 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/326 Manufacturer ref. SRT239

Defect
Fuel pump wiring poor connection.
Remedy
Replace fuel pump harness and inspect pump flange or damage. Replace if required.
Vehicles affected
6,649 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2008 to 31 Jul 2010

Front passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a deployment event

Launched 23 July 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/141 Manufacturer ref. SRCB / ZRTRW / REZ / RPF

Defect
Potential injury if Airbag deployed
Remedy
On Affected vehicles replace Airbag inflator unit
Vehicles affected
7,589 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2016 1 recall

Airbag may not deploy

Launched 1 August 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/148

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Occupant Detection Unit.
Vehicles affected
408 Impreza vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2012 to 31 Dec 2012

2015 1 recall

Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

Launched 1 July 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/112

Defect
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.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace passenger front air bag inflator.
Vehicles affected
10,452 Impreza vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2007

2014 2 recalls

Brake fluid may leak

Launched 30 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/127 Manufacturer ref. SRT202

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required replace the subject brake pipes.
Vehicles affected
21,343 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2011

Engine may cut out

Launched 10 January 2014 DVSA recall R/2013/117

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to check the routing of the harness and if necessary reroute and repair the harness.
Vehicles affected
80 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

2012 1 recall

Lower control arms may fail

Launched 15 January 2012 DVSA recall R/2011/146

Defect
The front Transverse links (lower Control Arms) may corrode leading to possible breakage if left without treatment.
Remedy
Either additional rust proofing or replacement of the Transverse links will be performed according to the degree of corrosion.
Vehicles affected
22,928 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2007
Also covers

2004 1 recall

Oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts may become loose

Launched 3 November 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/194

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts re-tightened to a revised torque.
Vehicles affected
1,588 Impreza vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 14 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Subaru Impreza. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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