Model year 2015 · Subaru

2015 Subaru Impreza recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Subaru Impreza. The most recent was reported on February 28, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: IMPREZA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Subaru Impreza, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
19V149000	February 28, 2019	Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
15V366000	June 12, 2015	Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Systems involved: Exterior Lighting (2) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V149000Manufacturer no. WUE-90

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Report received by NHTSA: February 28, 2019
Owner notification: April 15, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,303,530 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Subaru Impreza: April 26, 2007 – October 28, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: IMPREZA

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Safety risk

Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.

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 19V149000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V366000Manufacturer no. WQS-54

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Report received by NHTSA: June 12, 2015
Owner notification: July 20, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 71,710 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: IMPREZA

Components: Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch; Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.

Safety risk

If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.

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 15V366000, 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: March 1, 2019.