Recall 23V076000: 2004–2005 Subaru Impreza and 1 other model
- Report received
- Feb 13, 2023
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 130vehicles
- Model years
- 2004–2005
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Possible consequence
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the passenger inflator and if necessary, install a new inflator kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRF-23.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2004 Subaru Impreza96 complaints
- 2005 Subaru Impreza75 complaints
- 2004 Subaru WRX42 complaints
- 2005 Subaru WRX19 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.