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.
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
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.
