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Subaru Impreza VIN decoder

Enter a Subaru Impreza VIN to see its exact model year, trim, engine, factory and the safety recalls NHTSA lists for it. Free, with official NHTSA data.

Subaru Impreza at a glance

Model years in NHTSA data1993–202735 model years
Recalls since 20085
Year with most recalls20242 recalls
Latest recall filedNov 2023

Subaru Impreza model years and recalls

NHTSA lists the Subaru Impreza for these model years. The year code is the 10th character of the VIN. Recall counts come from the NHTSA recalls database for the last 20 model years; one recall campaign often covers several years.

Model yearVIN year code (10th character)Recalls listed by NHTSA
2027 V 0
2026 T 0
2025 S 0
2024 R 2
2023 P Loading
2022 N 1
2021 M Loading
2020 L Loading
2019 K Loading
2018 J Loading
2017 H Loading
2016 G Loading
2015 F 2
2014 E Loading
2013 D Loading
2012 C Loading
2011 B Loading
2010 A Loading
2009 9 Loading
2008 8 Loading
2007 7 Not loaded (older than 2008)
2006 6 Not loaded (older than 2008)
2005 5 Not loaded (older than 2008)
2004 4 Not loaded (older than 2008)
2003 3 Not loaded (older than 2008)
2002 2 Not loaded (older than 2008)
2001 1 Not loaded (older than 2008)
2000 Y Not loaded (older than 2008)
1999 X Not loaded (older than 2008)
1998 W Not loaded (older than 2008)
1997 V Not loaded (older than 2008)
1996 T Not loaded (older than 2008)
1995 S Not loaded (older than 2008)
1994 R Not loaded (older than 2008)
1993 P Not loaded (older than 2008)

A recall count is for all Subaru Impreza vehicles of that year. Whether a recall applies to one vehicle, and whether it was already repaired, depends on its VIN: decode the VIN above, then confirm with a dealer.

Latest Subaru Impreza recalls

The newest recall campaigns NHTSA lists for the Subaru Impreza, newest first.

Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft

9 Nov 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V754000 · Model years: 2024

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

4 Aug 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V551000 · Model years: 2024

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.

Visibility: Windshield

22 Sep 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V712000 · Model years: 2022

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Risk: An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.

Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

28 Feb 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V149000 · Model years: 2015

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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking

12 Jun 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V366000 · Model years: 2015

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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Most recalled Subaru Impreza parts

Recall campaigns by the main component NHTSA names:

  • Power train: 1 recall
  • Electrical system: 1 recall
  • Visibility: 1 recall
  • Exterior lighting: 1 recall
  • Forward collision avoidance: 1 recall

How to read a Subaru Impreza VIN

  • Characters 1-3 are the manufacturer code. Subaru uses these codes in NHTSA data: 4S3, 4S4, JF1, JF2, JF3.
  • Characters 4-8 describe the Impreza: body, engine, restraints and other equipment. Each maker sets its own layout, so a full decode is the safest way to read them.
  • Character 10 is the model year. For example, a 2027 Impreza has V in position 10.
  • Character 9 is the check digit, 11 is the assembly plant and 12-17 are the serial number.

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How many recalls does the Subaru Impreza have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the Subaru Impreza from 2008 to 2027. Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your model year.

Which model years of the Subaru Impreza are in NHTSA data?

NHTSA lists the Subaru Impreza for 35 model years (1993–2027). The table on this page shows each year with its VIN year code.

How do I tell the year of a Subaru Impreza from the VIN?

Look at the 10th character. For example, a 2027 Impreza has V there. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the digit 0 are never used, and the codes repeat every 30 years.

Where is the VIN on a Subaru Impreza?

At the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, on the driver door pillar label, and on the title, registration and insurance card.

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