Subaru recalls nearly half a million cars for faulty parking brake (week 35/23)

05/09/2023

This week’s recalls:
– Subaru – parking brake
– Land Rover Range Rover – airbag
– Toyota Yaris – improperly tightened wheels

Overview of the recalls in 35th week of 2023

Three recalls for eight models of three carmakers were announced via Rapex in the 35th week of 2023. Three more recalls were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

Land Rover, Subaru and Toyota have one recall each at Rapex.

Jeep, Porsche and Toyota are also recalling through the KBA.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Subaru parking brake issue

Nearly half a million (496,830) Subaru vehicles may have an electronic parking brake (EPB) problem. This can cause a parked vehicle to roll away, risking an accident. Legacy, Outback, Levorg, WRX, Impreza, and XV models may be affected.

Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 35th week of 2023

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Land Rover Range Rover (2006 – 2012)	The propellant in the front passenger airbag can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations.
Subaru Impreza (2017 – 2019)	The Electronic Park Brake (EPB) may not operate as intended.
Subaru Legacy (2015 – 2018)	The Electronic Park Brake (EPB) may not operate as intended.
Subaru Levorg (2015 – 2018)	The Electronic Park Brake (EPB) may not operate as intended.
Subaru Outback (2015 – 2018)	The Electronic Park Brake (EPB) may not operate as intended.
Subaru WRX (2015 – 2018)	The Electronic Park Brake (EPB) may not operate as intended.
Subaru XV (2017 – 2019)	The Electronic Park Brake (EPB) may not operate as intended.
Toyota Yaris (2023)	The nuts on the factory fitted wheels on the right-hand side of the car may not be properly tightened.

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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact an dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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