Subaru Impreza Recalls

The Subaru Impreza has 68 recalls spanning 1993 through 2024, with the most serious recent issue affecting 2024 models where a cracked front driveshaft outer race can break and cause a complete loss of drive power while moving, or allow the vehicle to roll away when parked without the parking brake engaged.

The 2024 model year also has a wiring harness near the steering beam bracket that can short circuit and cut engine power without warning. On 2023 models, driveshaft center support bolts can loosen and let the front driveshaft disconnect, and a misadjusted brake light switch can illuminate the brake lights without pedal input while also allowing the transmission to shift out of Park without pressing the brake pedal.

The 2021 model year has a left-front lower control arm weld that can fail and let the arm separate from the crossmember, causing the tire to contact the wheel well and loss of control, along with a CVT shift cable nut that can loosen and prevent the gear selector from working correctly. The 2022 model year has a windshield bonding issue where an incorrect paint clearcoat can cause the glass to detach in a crash.

The 2017-2020 era carries a heavy recall load. On 2018-2020 models, the low-pressure fuel pump can fail and stall the engine. The 2017-2019 models have an engine control module that can continue powering the ignition coil after shutdown, causing a short circuit and stall while driving. The 2017-2018 models have a PCV valve that can disintegrate and send debris into the engine. The 2017 model year alone also has a fuel line vapor issue with winter-blend fuels that can stall the engine and a rearview camera that may show a blank or frozen screen while reversing.

The most widespread issue across the 2004-2011 model years is the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin. This defect was addressed through multiple rounds of recalls over many years, with prior repair attempts not always fully resolving the issue. The 2008-2014 turbo-equipped models have a secondary air injection pump relay that can fail and leave the pump running until it overheats and melts, raising fire risk. The 2012-2014 models have engine valve springs that can fracture and stall the engine. The 2008 model year has brake lines that can corrode through and leak, extending stopping distances. The 2007 model year has a turbocharger oil supply pipe that can crack and leak oil onto hot engine components, risking an engine compartment fire. The 2006 model year has a pinched airbag wiring harness that can disable the front passenger airbag or start a fire. The 2004 model year has an oil control valve cover that can leak oil onto hot components with the same fire risk.

Going back further, the 2003 WRX has a fuel leak risk in cold-weather states, and 2002 models have front lower control arms that can corrode and fracture near the chassis attachment point. The 1993 model year has a fuel filler system that does not meet fuel leakage standards, and the 1994 model year has a front tow hook that can contact road obstacles and trigger unintended airbag deployment.