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2017 Subaru Impreza recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Subaru Impreza. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: IMPREZA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Subaru Impreza, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V624000August 12, 2022Exterior Lighting › Headlights
21V264000April 15, 2021Electrical System › Ignition
19V743000October 18, 2019Electrical System › Ignition
19V745000October 17, 2019Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv)
19V744000October 17, 2019Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv)
17V216000March 29, 2017Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
17V132000March 2, 2017Back Over Prevention › Camera System

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (3) · Electrical System (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V624000Manufacturer no. WRG-22

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
August 12, 2022
Owner notification
November 15, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
188,397 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IMPREZA

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V624000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V264000Manufacturer no. WRE-21

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA
April 15, 2021
Owner notification
June 1, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
466,205 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IMPREZA

Components: Electrical System › Ignition; Electrical System › Software; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/ECM) › Software; Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V264000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V743000Manufacturer no. WUQ-02

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA
October 18, 2019
Owner notification
December 4, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
466,205 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IMPREZA

Components: Electrical System › Ignition; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V743000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V745000Manufacturer no. WUS-04

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv)

Report received by NHTSA
October 17, 2019
Owner notification
December 3, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
251 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
IMPREZA

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V745000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V744000Manufacturer no. WUP-01

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv)

Report received by NHTSA
October 17, 2019
Owner notification
December 2, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
205,000 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Subaru Impreza
October 20, 2016 – March 5, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
IMPREZA

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V744000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V216000Manufacturer no. WTP-75

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
March 29, 2017
Owner notification
April 20, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
33,131 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Subaru Impreza
September 23, 2016 – March 21, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
IMPREZA

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V216000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V132000Manufacturer no. WTN-74

Back Over Prevention › Camera System

Report received by NHTSA
March 2, 2017
Owner notification
March 27, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
25,567 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Subaru Impreza
September 23, 2016 – February 20, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
IMPREZA

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V132000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 12, 2022.