2012 Subaru Wrx recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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All 12 2012 Subaru Wrx recalls, newest first
Jan 2, 2020Air Bags, FrontalSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 to 2013 Forester, 2003 to 2006 Baja, 2004 to 2011 Impreza, 2004 to 2014 WRX (including STI), 2003 to 2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 92X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 955 9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB20.
NHTSA campaign 20V002000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Jan 2, 2020Air Bags, FrontalSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 to 2013 Forester, 2003 to 2006 Baja, 2004 to 2011 Impreza, 2004 to 2014 WRX (STI included), 2003 to 2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005 to 2006 Saab 92X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 955 9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA20.
NHTSA campaign 20V001000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Jan 2, 2020Air Bags, FrontalSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 to 2013 Forester, 2003 to 2006 Baja, 2004 to 2011 Impreza, 2004 to 2014 WRX (including STI), 2003 to 2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005 to 2006 Saab 92X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 955 9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC20.
NHTSA campaign 20V003000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Apr 11, 2019Electrical System, IgnitionSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 to 2013 Forester vehicles, 2008 to 2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008 to 2014 WRX vehicles, 2005 to 2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005 to 2014 Outback vehicles and 2006 to 2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF91.
NHTSA campaign 19V297000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Feb 28, 2019Exterior Lighting, Brake LightsSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014 to 2016 Forester, 2008 to 2016 Impreza sedans, 2012 to 2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008 to 2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013 to 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 WUE90.
NHTSA campaign 19V149000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Jan 9, 2019Air Bags, FrontalSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010 to 2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010 to 2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010 to 2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC19.
NHTSA campaign 19V009000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Jan 9, 2019Air Bags, FrontalSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010 to 2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010 to 2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010 to 2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB19.
NHTSA campaign 19V008000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Jan 9, 2019Air Bags, FrontalSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010 to 2013 Forester, 2010 to 2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010 to 2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA19.
NHTSA campaign 19V007000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Jan 9, 2018Air Bags, FrontalSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 to 2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009 to 2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 800 782 2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA18.
NHTSA campaign 18V012000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Jan 10, 2017Air Bags, FrontalSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005 to 2006 Subaru Baja, 2006 to 2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006 to 2012 Tribeca, 2009 to 2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 800 782 2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA17.
NHTSA campaign 17V014000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Dec 31, 2014Service Brakes, HydraulicSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008 to 2011 Impreza, 2008 to 2014 WRX and STI, and 2009 to 2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia that were remedied under recall 14V311 prior to December 23, 2014. The brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector.
Risk: Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will apply an anti corrosion wax to the four way joint connector area of the brake line system, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 800 782 2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQQ52. Notes: This recall is specific to affected Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI customers who had their car remedied under NHTSA recall no. 14V311 prior to December 23, 2014. Subaru has determined that this remedy was inadequate due to incomplete repair instructions provided to dealers. Affected Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles that were not repaired under NHTSA recall no. 14V311 prior to December 23, 2014 will continue to be processed under NHTSA recall no. 14V311. Affected vehicles not currently, or formerly, registered in the salt belt states identified in this recall are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.
NHTSA campaign 14V830000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Jun 10, 2014Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation ComponentsSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005 to 2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008 to 2011 Impreza and 2008 to 2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009 to 2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.
Risk: Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 2014 and second notifications will run through November 2014. Owners may contact Subaru at 1 800 782 2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQK47. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V110 which applied to certain 2005 to 2009 Legacy/Outback vehicles. Vehicles that were remedied under the previous campaign still need additional areas rust proofed.
NHTSA campaign 14V311000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2012 Subaru Wrx have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2012 Subaru Wrx. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2012 Subaru Wrx has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.