How do I know if my Subaru Impreza has a recall?

To know if your Subaru Impreza has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Subaru Impreza VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Subaru Impreza has an open recall?

If your Subaru Impreza is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Subaru Impreza does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Subaru Impreza are taken care of by Subaru at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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53 Recalls

NHTSA 23V-754 · OEM WRP-23

Front Driveshaft Components Crack And Fracture

4,701 Potential Units Affected

A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Forester and 3 others

NHTSA 23V-647 · OEM WRN-23

Driveshaft Detaches

4,311 Potential Units Affected

Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Subaru Legacy, 2023 Subaru Impreza and 2 others

NHTSA 23V-551 · OEM WRL-23

Driving Power Lost Due To Chafed Instrument Panel Wire Harness

35,357 Potential Units Affected

A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2024 Subaru Impreza, 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

NHTSA 23V-292 · OEM WRI-23

Brake Light Switch Misadjusted

4,030 Potential Units Affected

An unintentional brake light illumination can fail to alert other motorists of actual brake application. A vehicle that shifts out of the park position unexpectedly can allow the vehicle to rollaway. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2023 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA 23V-076 · OEM WRF-23

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Does Not Deploy Properly

130 Potential Units Affected

An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA 22V-712 · OEM WRH-22

Windshield Detaches From Vehicle In A Crash

42 Potential Units Affected

An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2022 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA 22V-624 · OEM WRG-22

Front Headlamp Assembly Reflectors Do Not Reflect Enough Light

188,397 Potential Units Affected

Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Subaru Impreza, 2018 Subaru Impreza and 1 other

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Recall FAQs

If your Subaru Impreza is affected by a new safety recall, Subaru will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Subaru Impreza has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Subaru Impreza for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Subaru Impreza is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Subaru Impreza for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Subaru Impreza for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Subaru Impreza will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Subaru Impreza by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Subaru Impreza that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Subaru Impreza, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Subaru Impreza VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.