Which Subaru models are being recalled in 2019?

Last update 16. 02. 2024

3 recalls for 8 Subaru models in 2019

In 2019, Subaru announced 3 recalls involving 8 models through the EU Rapex system. Forester, Impreza, Legacy a XV models had two recalls each.

We’ve sorted all 2019 recalls according to the model into a table below.

In 2019, Subaru announced perhaps the largest recall in its history. The failure of the brake light switch can affect nearly 2.3 million cars (Impreza, Forester, WRX STI, XV) produced between 2007-2017.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by VIN

The second Japanese manufacturer large recall concerns 336,112 2.0L petrol engines (FA20 and FB20), where the valve spring may not be strong enough and it could fracture under stress. These engines can be found under the bonnet of the BRZ, Impreza, XV, Forester, and Legacy models from 2012 – 2013.

The third action was announced by Subaru due to the possible rupture of airbag inflators.

We’ve written about some problems in more detail in separate articles.

Subaru recalls in 2019 by model

Subaru Baja

Month	Issue	Production	Source
VII.	The gas generator on the passenger side airbags may be defective.	2003 – 2006	link
	All Baja´s Recalls

Subaru BRZ

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IV.	The engine’s valve spring may not be strong enough.	2013	link
	All BRZ´s Recalls

Subaru Forester

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IV.	The engine’s valve spring may not be strong enough.	2012 – 2014	link
V.	The brake light switch may be defective.	2007 – 2017	link
	All Forester´s Recalls

Subaru Impreza

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IV.	The engine’s valve spring may not be strong enough.	2012 – 2013	link
V.	The brake light switch may be defective.	2007 – 2017	link
	All Impreza´s Recalls

Subaru Legacy

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IV.	The engine’s valve spring may not be strong enough.	2013 – 2014	link
VII.	The gas generator on the passenger side airbags may be defective.	2009 – 2014	link
	All Legacy´s Recalls

Subaru Outback

Month	Issue	Production	Source
VII.	The gas generator on the passenger side airbags may be defective.	2009 – 2014	link
	All Outback´s Recalls

Subaru WRX STI

Month	Issue	Production	Source
V.	The brake light switch may be defective.	2010 – 2017	link
	All WRX STI´s Recalls

Subaru XV

Month	Issue	Production	Source
IV.	The engine’s valve spring may not be strong enough.	2012 – 2013	link
V.	The brake light switch may be defective.	2011 – 2017	link
	All XV´s Recalls

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This overview is purely informative for the manufacturer you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of listed model. Contact your nearest Subaru dealer for more informations.