2012 Subaru Impreza recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Subaru Impreza. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Feb 28, 2019Crash risk2013–2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014–2016 Subaru Forester, 2008–2016 Subaru Impreza and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
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.
19V149000 · 1.3M units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Nov 1, 2018Crash risk2013 Scion FR-S, 2013 Subaru BRZ, 2012–2014 Subaru Impreza and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
18V772000 · 166K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Oct 13, 2016Fire risk2009–2013 Subaru Forester, 2008–2014 Subaru Impreza, 2007–2009 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model — Electrical System
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
16V738000 · 100K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Jul 1, 2015Crash risk2012 Subaru Impreza — Air Bags
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Impreza 4-Door and Station Wagon vehicles (except WRX/STI models) manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 16, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may deactivate if a front seat passenger operates a device that is plugged into the power outlet such as a music player or cell phone, or touches a metal part of the vehicle such as the forward/rearward seat adjuster lever.
15V419000 · 30K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Feb 25, 2013Safety2012–2013 Subaru Impreza, 2010–2013 Subaru Legacy, 2010–2013 Subaru Outback and 1 other model — Equipment
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.
13V061000 · 47K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Nov 29, 2011Crash risk2012 Subaru Impreza, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Outback — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS (EXCEPT WRX/STI MODELS), MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 21, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2011, AND LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 17, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER THAT COULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL DISTANCE REQUIRED TO SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE.
11V562000 · 33K units · SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.