01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2017 Subaru Impreza recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V624000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- August 12, 2022
- Potential units
- 188,397campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".
Why it matters: Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-22.
Owner notification: November 15, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
NHTSA 21V264000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- April 15, 2021
- Potential units
- 466,205campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
Why it matters: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.
Owner notification: June 1, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
NHTSA 19V743000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- October 18, 2019
- Potential units
- 466,205campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
Why it matters: If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.
Owner notification: December 4, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
NHTSA 19V745000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- October 17, 2019
- Potential units
- 251campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.
Why it matters: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUS-04.
Owner notification: December 3, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
NHTSA 19V744000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- October 17, 2019
- Potential units
- 205,000campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.
Why it matters: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUP-01.
Owner notification: December 2, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
NHTSA 17V216000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- March 29, 2017
- Potential units
- 33,131campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall.
Why it matters: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is WTP-75.
Owner notification: April 20, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
NHTSA 17V132000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Report received
- March 2, 2017
- Potential units
- 25,567campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly.
Why it matters: A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for the recall is WTN-74.
Owner notification: March 27, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH