Model year 2023 · Subaru

2023 Subaru Impreza recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Impreza. The most recent was reported on September 21, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: IMPREZA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Impreza, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V647000	September 21, 2023	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
23V292000	April 25, 2023	Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Systems involved: Exterior Lighting (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V647000Manufacturer no. WRN-23

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA: September 21, 2023
Owner notification: November 20, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 4,311 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: IMPREZA

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.

Safety risk

Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.

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 23V647000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V292000Manufacturer no. WRI-23

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Report received by NHTSA: April 25, 2023
Owner notification: May 19, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 4,030 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: IMPREZA

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Impreza vehicles. The brake light switch may be improperly adjusted and illuminate the brake lights without application of the brake pedal. The vehicle may also allow drivers to start and shift the transmission out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."

Safety risk

An unintentional brake light illumination can fail to alert other motorists of actual brake application. A vehicle that shifts out of the park position unexpectedly can allow the vehicle to rollaway. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23.

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 23V292000, 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: September 22, 2023.