The 2005 Subaru WRX has 4 recalls, all involving the front passenger airbag inflator, which can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The fourth recall addresses vehicles where a replacement inflator was installed during a prior repair attempt. That replacement inflator may have been fitted incorrectly, meaning the airbag can fail to inflate properly in a crash, leaving the passenger without full protection.
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.
