Which Subaru models are being recalled in 2019?

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 your car 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.

How can you check the recalls by VIN?

Even if you don’t see your car in the table below, it doesn’t mean it was not the subject of a recall sometime in the past. The best way to verify whether a particular car is affected by some recall is to contact a Subaru Authorized Service and ask for the VIN code to be checked not only for recalls but also for various Service bulletins.

It will only cost you your time because such information is provided for free. Free of charge are usually also all the repairs that are related to the recall. It doesn’t matter whether you are the first, second or even third owner. It doesn’t even matter whether you have been to Subaru authorized service regularly, occasionally or never before.

Subaru Authorized Dealers Contacts

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If you wish to get fully comprehensive VIN lookup, with more than 80 data points about the history of the car, then we suggest going to HPI-Check, which provides information on a specific vehicle using also the vehicle registration number.

What is a VIN code?
The VIN code is a unique identification number that is embossed on the body of the car and shown on the ID card. In some cars, it can also be found in the frame under the windscreen. It is made up of a unique combination of 17 letters and numbers.

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

Useful links

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.