The 2004 Subaru Impreza has 6 recalls, the most serious being a front passenger airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death to occupants.
The airbag concern spans multiple filings and covers both original inflators and replacement units installed under prior repair attempts, meaning some vehicles may have been serviced but still carry a risk. In cases where the replacement inflator was not installed correctly, the airbag may fail to fully inflate in a crash, reducing protection. On the engine side, oil control valve cover bolts may not be tight enough, allowing oil to leak onto hot engine components and potentially start a fire in the engine compartment.
At a glance
What can fail
The replacement front passenger air bag inflator installed during a previous recall may have been put in incorrectly, affecting 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger inflator and install a new inflator kit if needed, at no cost.
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 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.
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 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
Moisture can seep into the passenger side front air bag inflator. Over time, this causes the inflator to rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts holding the engine oil control valve cover may not be tight enough, letting oil seep out around the gasket.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and retighten the oil-flow control valve cover bolts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
