Model year 2018 · Subaru

2018 Subaru Impreza recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Impreza. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: IMPREZA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Impreza, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V624000	August 12, 2022	Exterior Lighting › Headlights
21V587000	July 29, 2021	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
21V264000	April 15, 2021	Electrical System › Ignition
19V743000	October 18, 2019	Electrical System › Ignition
19V744000	October 17, 2019	Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv)

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V624000Manufacturer no. WRG-22

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA: August 12, 2022
Owner notification: November 15, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 188,397 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: IMPREZA

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-22.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V624000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V587000Manufacturer no. WRG-21

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: July 29, 2021
Owner notification: September 24, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 175,968 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: IMPREZA

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V587000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V264000Manufacturer no. WRE-21

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA: April 15, 2021
Owner notification: June 1, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 466,205 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: IMPREZA

Components: Electrical System › Ignition; Electrical System › Software; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/ECM) › Software; Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

Safety risk

A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.

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 21V264000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V743000Manufacturer no. WUQ-02

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA: October 18, 2019
Owner notification: December 4, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 466,205 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Subaru Impreza: July 28, 2016 – June 21, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: IMPREZA

Components: Electrical System › Ignition; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.

Safety risk

If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.

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 19V743000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V744000Manufacturer no. WUP-01

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv)

Report received by NHTSA: October 17, 2019
Owner notification: December 2, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 205,000 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Subaru Impreza: October 20, 2016 – March 5, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: IMPREZA

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUP-01.

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 19V744000, 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: August 12, 2022.