2007 SUBARU IMPREZA

9 recalls, 84 complaints - 80 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawai... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact ... Read more

258,813 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa,... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assista... Read more

111,562 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbi... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

127,547 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-17.

69,529 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Ha... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-17.

53,480 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2006-2008 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), Tribeca, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, M... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assis... Read more

62,764 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Su... Read more

302,127 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentu... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-16. Not... Read more

146,010 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Defect Description

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK,... Read more

Consequence

A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNE... Read more

318,215 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

84 total complaints 6 crashes 2 fires 8 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	26
ENGINE	9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	4
SERVICE BRAKES	4
SUSPENSION	4
WHEELS	3
POWER TRAIN	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2

Incident date: Sep 11, 2025

While driving my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, the vehicle repeatedly displays diagnostic trouble code P2138 (Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Voltage Correlation). The vehicle suddenly enters “Reduced Engine Power” mode without warning and loses acceleration while driving. This occurs daily and multip... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2025

The tipm fuel pump relay is faulty causing the car to start intermittently. It also stalled on a main road without any warning with my kids in the car. Luckily I was able to put the flashers on and drift to the side and others were able to get around without any accident. However they came close to... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle slowed down and lost motive power. While pulling over, the vehicle shutoff and failed to restart. The oil light illuminated, and the low oil pressure messa... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2022

Unknown

Incident date: Oct 6, 2020

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD(LUCKILY AT 35 MPH) THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. I DOWN SHIFTED AND USED THE EBRAKE AND STOPPED SAFELY AND NOTICED A PUDDLE UNDER THE CAR IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE. AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE HOME SAFELY, AND CHECKING THINGS OUT, I NOTICED THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2008

THE "AIRBAG" LIGHT FOR DRIVERS SIDE COMES ON AND GOES OFF RANDOMLY. THIS PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AND I DID TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR. BUT IF THE DEALERSHIP EVER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM (I SUSPECT THEY DID NOT REPAIR IT) THE LIGHT STILL CONTINUES TO COME ON AND GO OFF RANDOMLY. ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2018

2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. CONSUMER WRITE IN REGARDS TO RECALL AND REPAIRS. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE KNUCKLE/HUB WAS RUSTED. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL WVX-34 THAT WAS NOT BEING HONORED. *JS

Incident date: Jun 23, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTROL ARM FAILED AND THE WHEELS SEIZED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (WALLACE SUBARU, 320 VOLUNTEER PKWY, BRISTOL, TN 37620, (888)-859-0650) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED... Read more

Incident date: Mar 30, 2018

ROAD SALT RUSTING OUT BRAKE LINES AT JUNCTION RIGHT IN FONT OF RIGHT REAR WHEEL. VEHICLE LOST BREAKING. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES AND USE HAND BRAKE TO STOP. THIS MAYBE LIKE THE OTHER SALT RELATED BRAKE LINE RECALLS FOR THIS MODEL OTHER YEARS AND OTHER SUBARU MODELS SAME YEA... Read more

Incident date: Dec 27, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V016000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (S... Read more

Incident date: Nov 4, 2017

THE VVL PRESSURE SWITCH HOUSING UNIT CHIPPED CAUSING OIL TO SPILL ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND MAKES THE OIL I PUT BACK IN THE CAR JUS TLEAK RIGHT BACK OUT THE NEXT DAY. THE CAR IS NO UNDRIVABLE I HAVE NO WAY TO OR FROM WORK THE BUS RUNS NO WEAR NEAR MY HOUSE IM LOSING MONEY DAILY I SEARCHED UP THIS PROB... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 13, 2017

BRANDON, THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT SUBARU OF SANTA CRUZ, ATTENDED TO MY SERVICE AND REPAIR NEEDS I HAD IN JULY OF 2017, HOWEVER NOT THE AIRBAG RECALL. WHEN I ENTERED THE SERVICE AREA I WENT OVER MY CONCERNS WITH THE VEHICLE AND WHAT SERVICES I NEEDED. I ALSO ASKED BRANDON TO LOOK UP AND TAKE CARE OF ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V016000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL R... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V016000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 11, 2017

TAKATA RECALL, I WAS INFORMED VIA MAIL THAT THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON CERTAIN SUBARU MODEL AIRBAGS AND THAT MY CAR IS AFFECTED.

Incident date: Jul 31, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT REAR-ENDED THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF IT AND CAUSED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO REAR END THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 12, 2017

TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE AND SUBARU STILL HAS NOT PRODUCED A FIX

Incident date: Mar 17, 2017

TAKATA RECALL PARTS UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH 31, 2018

Incident date: Mar 17, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM SUBARU TODAY STATING THAT MY CAR IS AFFECTED BY THE RECALL, BUT THAT THEY DON'T EXPECT TO HAVE SUFFICIENT PARTS TO BEGIN REPAIRS UNTIL MARCH 31, 2018. I AM NOT HAPPY THAT I WILL HAVE TO WAIT SUCH A LONG TIME TO HAVE MY CAR FIXED AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHETH... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V359000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE... Read more

Incident date: Oct 17, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V359000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM NOTICE DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 27, 2016

ON COLD MORNINGS DURING WARM UP SITTING STILL OR MOVING THERE IS A STRONG FUEL SMELL EMANATING FROM THE HEATER VENTS AS WELL AS A STRONG FUEL SMELL FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE RAW FUEL SMELL MAKES THE VEHICLE UNUSABLE. *TR

Incident date: Jun 10, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V359000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2016

I RECEIVED THE NOTIFICATION ABOUT THE RECALL IN JULY 2016. IT IS NOW 10/31/16 AND I AM OLD THAT THE NEW AIRBAGS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I WILL RECEIVE A LETTER WHEN MY CAR CAN BE REPAIRED, BUT I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANYTHING TO DATE. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THERE IS IMPACT OR IF WEAT... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2015

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V359000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL WE RECEIVED THE RECALL AT THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST. WE WERE TOLD WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WOULD BE READY TO REPAIR IN SEPTEMBER. IT NOW SEEMS THERE IS NO ANSWER AS TO WHEN THE REPAIR CAN BE COMPLETED.

Incident date: Oct 24, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2016

TAKATA RECALL: HOW LONG IS THIS GOING TO TAKE? MY WIFE IS READY TO BUY A NEW CAR BUT WE ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW THIS RECALL HANGING OVER THE SUBARU IMPREZA IS GOING TO AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO SELL OR TRADE IN THE CAR. WE ASSUME THE CAR CAN'T BE SOLD IN THIS CONDITION, AND THAT'S A BURDEN. PLEASE ADVISE: ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V359000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2016

TAKATA RECALL SUBARU SENT A RECALL NOTICE IN JULY 2016 INDICATING THAT "SUBARU IS IN THE PROCESS OF ACQUIRING PARTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS REPAIR". MEANING THAT THEY ARE NOT PRESENTLY ABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. "UNTIL THIS REPAIR IS PERFORMED, DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN THE FRONT ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL - I FINALLY RECEIVED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM SUBARU OF AMERICA THAT I HAVE TWO AIRBAGS..TAKATA-SOURCED PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG AND TOYODA GOSEI DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE THAT I RECEIVED INDICATES THAT THEY WILL ONLY BE ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2015

WE BOUGHT OUR SUBARU IMPREZA WITH 119.000 MILES ON IT. THE MOTOR LEAKS OIL AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD GASKETS. OURS BLOW UP. WARP THE HEADS IN ANOTHER. WE HAVE DONE HAD 5 MOTORS PUT IN IT, N THEY ALL DO IT. THIS LAST MOTOR DOES IT BUT NOT AS BAD AS THE OTHER ONES. THE WARRANTY COMPANY ON OUR SU... Read more

Incident date: Aug 2, 2016

TAKATA RECALL - I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE REGARDING A TAKATA-SOURCED PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG. THE MANUAL THAT I RECEIVED WITH MY 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA STATES THAT I HAVE TWO (2) AIRBAGS (DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIRBAGS) THE NOTICE STATES THAT PARTS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILA... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2015

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 60K MILES. BEGAN NOTICING THE NOISE FROM THE FAILING BEARINGS AROUND 50K MILES. UPON REPLACEMENT, THE BEARING RACES WERE VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND TO HAVE MAJOR PITTING ON BOTH THE INNER AND OUTER RACES.

Incident date: Feb 22, 2016

WIPERS AREN'T FAST ENOUGH IN HEAVY RAIN OR LIGHT RAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE IS LOW ENOUGH TO THE GROUND THAT SPRAY FROM OTHER CARS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE. EVEN WITH BOSCH WIPER BLADES. THE SPEED SIMPLY ISN'T ENOUGH, EVEN A NEW WIPER MOTOR IS TOO SLOW. IT'S LIKE DRIVING IN A WHITEOUT.

Incident date: Nov 18, 2007

TAKATA INFLATORS...NOT SURE I AM IN THE RIGHT PLACE BUT WE LIVE IN MISSOURI AND BOUGHT A CAR IN TENNESSEE AND IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION IN MISSOURI. SO HAD A MECHANICAL SHOP START FIXING IT AND THE MORE HE GOT INVOLVED THE MORE WAS WRONG WITH IT. RIGHT NOW IT WILL COST US OVER 5000 TO FIX AND WE B... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2007

Incident date: Nov 3, 2015

I REPLACED THE BATTERY ON 7/11/15. I NEEDED A SMOG CERTIFICATE THIS MONTH FOR MY REGISTRATION RENEWAL AND MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS FOR CERTIFICATION. I HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE OVER 700 MILES AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO DRIVE IT AN ADDITIONAL 50 TO 100 MILES NON-STOP TO R... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2015

Incident date: Oct 29, 2015

LEFT AND RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN AT 41,295 MILES. LOW MILEAGE FOR THIS TYPE OF MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE. AT 56,976 MILES THE IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION CABLES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT DUE TO MIS-FIRE CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH A CRACKED IGNITION COIL. THE EXACT SAME FAILURE OCC... Read more

Incident date: Oct 29, 2015

Incident date: May 11, 2012

SINCE THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. MY CAR KEEPS BREAKING DOWN. I HAVE A TODDLER. BY THE OIL SENSOR GAUGE IT KEEPS BREAKING AND MY CAR STARTS SMOKING. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IF I KEPT DRIVING THE CAR WOULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE HOT OIL UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. I FOUND OUT I NEED TO REPAIR THE HEAD GASKET ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2008

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THA... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2014

BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HEAD GASKETS FAILED. $2000 REPAIR AT SUBARU DEALER. LOW MILEAGE FOR SUCH A FAILURE. *TR

Incident date: Aug 24, 2013

PURCHASED CAR AUGUST 20TH. AUGUST 24TH, 2013 ON THE WAY BACK FROM PA ON 80 EAST MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS CAM POSITION TIMING OVER ADVANCE OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE B1 AND B2. CODE WAS P0011 AND P0021. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2013 THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO SUBARU WORLD OF NEWT... Read more

Incident date: Sep 19, 2013

THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON MY CAR HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER LESS THAN 50K MILES. THIS IS NOT TYPICAL WEAR AND TEAR, THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CAR WAS OUTSIDE THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY PERIOD SO I HAD TO PAY FOR THE DEFECTIVE PART REPAIRS MYSELF. *TR

Incident date: Sep 19, 2013

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA

80 manufacturer communications from 41 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	23
140000 AIR BAGS	8
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	3
100000 POWER TRAIN	3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	3

140000 AIR BAGS

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall

140000 AIR BAGS

Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall

140000 AIR BAGS

Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).

020000 SUSPENSION

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that affected vehicles listed, may have been manufactured with front lower control arms (transverse links) that could corrode in the hanger bracket area if exposed to salt for a prolonged period.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

350000 EQUIPMENT

All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

140000 AIR BAGS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

140000 AIR BAGS

Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o

350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018.

010000 STEERING

This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

100000 POWER TRAIN

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whi

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

( 2017-2018MY Impreza - 5 Dr Only)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2.5 Liter N/A engine only. REVISED. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. A modification to the Engine Control Module software logic has been developed to impr

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

140000 AIR BAGS

NHTSA announced in a press conference today, the planned expansion of the airbag inflator recall to an additional 35 to 40 million vehicles from various manufacturers nationwide. We are currently assessing which of our models may be cove

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

010000 STEERING

IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE

350000 EQUIPMENT

"THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH C

351130 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE

350000 EQUIPMENT

If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the

015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS - THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CHANGES TO SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE VIA THE SUBARU TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (STIS) WEB SITE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS - THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CHANGES TO SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE VIA THE SUBARU TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (STIS) WEB SITE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Manual Corrections

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED

095400 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:HOUSING/CASE

Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts

350000 EQUIPMENT

SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A LOOSE WINDSHIELD MOUNTED AUTO-DIMMING COMPASS MIRROR WITH HOMELINK (WITH OR WITHOUT HOMELINK ON BRZ MODELS), THE MOUNTING ADAPTER PLATE SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR PROPER TIGHTNESS. THE APPLICABLE VEHICL

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area.

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Replacement Key and Immobilizer info

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING AREA. IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THERMAL CONTRACTION CAUSES SHR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts

350000 EQUIPMENT

REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS

103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Remanufactured Automatic Transaxle Program

105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

5MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearings

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBARU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ECM REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. 2006-2010 LEGACY/OUTBACK/FORESTER/IMPREZA. *RM UPDATED 9/26/11. *PE

190000 TIRES

SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SUBARU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FUEL TANK ONE WAY FUEL VALVE. CERTAIN MODELS REQUIRE PERMANENT REMOVAL OF THE ONE WAY FUEL VALVE LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK. THE ONE WAY FUEL VALVE IS LOCATED AT THE BAS

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

INTAKE MANIFOLD MODIFICATION. *NJ

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUBARU IMPREZA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2012

Passenger Front Air Bag Suppression

The Office of Defects Investigation opened this investigation on April 10, 2015 based on 26 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire reports involving the passenger frontal air bag in MY 2012 Subaru Impreza vehicles.These vehicles use a capacitive type Occupant Detection System (ODS), which is intended to classi... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

FUEL LINE LEAK

THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL LINE (METAL RAIL/RUBBER HOSE INTERFACE) IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FUEL ODOR AND/OR SEEPAGE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS.OWNERS MOST OFTEN NOTICED FUEL ODOR IN THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT AREA DURING INITIAL COLD ENGINE START-UP.ONCE THE ENGINE IS WARMED, THE ODOR/SEEPAGE ISSUE ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002

FUEL LINE LEAK

COMPLAINANTS REPORT FUEL LEAKAGE MOST FREQUENTLY IN WINTER DURING INITIAL COLD ENGINE STARTUP.OWNERS WILL EITHER NOTICE A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT OR FUEL ODOR/LEAKAGE AT THE FUEL LINES ON THE RIGHT SIDE ATOP THE ENGINE. ONCE THE ENGINE HAS WARMED, THE ODOR/LEAKAGE MAY CEASE.SUBARU ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002

FUEL LINE LEAKAGE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT

SUBARU REPORTS THAT THE FUEL ODOR IS CAUSED BY FUEL SEEPAGE DURING COLD START OF THE ENGINE UNDER EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. THE LEAK OCCURS IN A FUEL LINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.IT REPORTS THAT THE FAILURE IS DUE TO THE MISALIGNED ANGLE BETWEEN TWO FUEL DELIVERY LINES WHICH RESULTED IN SUCH FU... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

IN ITS LETTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 1998, SUBARU STATED THAT THE VEHICLES IDENTIFIED ABOVE WILL BE RECALLED.SUBARU DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOWING/TIE-DOWN HOOKS.REFER TO NHTSA RECALL NO. 98V-315 FOR DETAILS.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

ODI HAS REVIEWED 33 COMPLAINTS OF OVERSENSITIVE' AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT (I.E., ANY NON-CRASH DEPLOYMENT) RECEIVED BY ODI AND SUBARU INVOLVING MODEL YEAR 1995 SUBARU IMPREZA & LEGACY VEHICLES AND ALL OTHER IMPREZA & LEGACY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAG SYSTEMS IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR TO THOSE IN THE 1995 I... Read more

SUBARU IMPREZA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUBARU IMPREZA across all model years (1993, 2024).

175 Total Recalls

3,453 Total Complaints

6 Investigations

264 Reported Crashes

59 Reported Fires

4 Reported Deaths

SUBARU IMPREZA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	1	View
2025	0	8	View
2024	2	52	View
2023	2	6	View
2022	1	15	View
2021	2	19	View
2020	1	100	View
2019	5	222	View
2018	5	181	View
2017	7	162	View
2016	1	108	View
2015	2	99	View
2014	3	157	View
2013	4	343	View
2012	6	337	View
2011	14	75	View
2010	15	61	View
2009	15	149	View
2008	15	249	View
2007 (current)	9	84
2006	10	68	View
2005	6	95	View
2004	8	113	View
2003	6	64	View
2002	6	339	View
2001	3	13	View
2000	4	54	View
1999	4	27	View
1998	3	55	View
1997	3	38	View
1996	3	25	View
1995	4	69	View
1994	3	8	View
1993	3	48	View
1990	0	2	View

Other SUBARU Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
LEGACY	307	4,132	View
OUTBACK	288	12,131	View
SOLTERRA	259	109	View
WRX	190	1,208	View
FORESTER	134	8,512	View
ASCENT	112	1,248	View
TRIBECA	70	51	View
CROSSTREK	42	1,453	View

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SUBARU IMPREZA - All Years Overview

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