The 2005 Subaru Baja has 11 recalls, dominated by a well-known passenger frontal airbag defect where the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a serious risk of injury or death to occupants.
The airbag issue stems from propellant inside the inflator that degrades over time, particularly in high-heat and high-humidity environments, causing the inflator to explode with excessive force. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the problem, which is why multiple campaigns address the same underlying defect. There are also two fuel system recalls covering cracks that can develop at fuel hose connections near the fuel pump outlet, allowing gasoline to leak. If that leaked fuel reaches an ignition source, a fire can result.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from exposure to high humidity, temperature changes, and heat over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown caused by long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown caused by prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator with a different design at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Heat and humidity can degrade the chemical propellant in the passenger front airbag over time. This may cause the airbag to deploy with excessive force, potentially sending fragments toward occupants and damaging the airbag assembly.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the passenger front airbag inflator assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes in these cold-weather states.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash because the explosive propellant degrades after prolonged exposure to heat and humidity in certain regions.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash because the propellant degrades after exposure to humidity and temperature changes over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump nipple can crack and leak fuel. Leaking fuel near an ignition source could cause a fire.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the fuel pump bracket and nipple with an updated part.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Cracks can develop in the fuel hose connection on the outlet pressure side of the fuel pump.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump bracket and nipples with a stronger design part at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
