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2009 SUBARU IMPREZA RECALLS

2009 Subaru Impreza

    Impreza III Sedan generation is a 5 or 4 doors hatchback or sedan produced by Subaru from 2008 to 2011 with petrol engines. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver.


    Model Trims

    • Impreza 1.5i (110 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza 1.5i (110 Hp) AWD Automatic
    • Impreza 2.0i (140 Hp) AWD Automatic
    • Impreza 2.0R (150 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza 2.0R (150 Hp) AWD Automatic
    • Impreza 2.5i (170 Hp)
    • Impreza 2.5i (170 Hp) AWD Automatic
    • Impreza RF 1.5 (107 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza RF 1.5 (107 Hp) AWD Automatic
    • Impreza WRX 2.5 (224 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza WRX 2.5 (224 Hp) AWD Automatic
    • Impreza WRX 2.5 (230 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza WRX 2.5 (265 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza WRX STI 2.5 (300 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza WRX STI 2.5 (305 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza WRX STI 2.5 (330 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza 1.5R (107 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza 1.5R (107 Hp) AWD Automatic
    • Impreza 2.0R (150 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza 2.0R (150 Hp) AWD Automatic
    • Impreza 2.5i (170 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza 2.5i (170 Hp) AWD Automatic
    • Impreza WRX 2.5 (224 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza WRX 2.5 (224 Hp) AWD Automatic
    • Impreza WRX 2.5 (265 Hp) AWD
    • Impreza WRX STI 2.5 (293 Hp) AWD

    Features & Specs

    1

    5
    seats

    2

    16-25 mpg city
    27-37 mpg hwy

    3

    AWD
    drivetrain

    4

    107-330
    horsepower

    Reported Problems

    19 Total Safety Recalls Found

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    • Total cars affected: 1303530

    • NHTSA campaign: 19V149000

    • Date of the problem: 28/02/2019

    Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Total cars affected: 100127

    • NHTSA campaign: 16V738000

    • Date of the problem: 13/10/2016

    If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • Total cars affected: 511

    • NHTSA campaign: 19V297000

    • Date of the problem: 11/04/2019

    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.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 258813

    • NHTSA campaign: 20V001000

    • Date of the problem: 02/01/2020

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 111562

    • NHTSA campaign: 20V003000

    • Date of the problem: 02/01/2020

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 127547

    • NHTSA campaign: 20V002000

    • Date of the problem: 02/01/2020

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    • Total cars affected: 461338

    • NHTSA campaign: 14V311000

    • Date of the problem: 10/06/2014

    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.

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • Total cars affected: 200064

    • NHTSA campaign: 14V830000

    • Date of the problem: 31/12/2014

    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.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 64179

    • NHTSA campaign: 18V012000

    • Date of the problem: 09/01/2018

    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.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 53480

    • NHTSA campaign: 17V014000

    • Date of the problem: 10/01/2017

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 302127

    • NHTSA campaign: 16V358000

    • Date of the problem: 25/05/2016

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 93209

    • NHTSA campaign: 18V013000

    • Date of the problem: 09/01/2018

    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.

    EQUIPMENT

    • Total cars affected: 2323

    • NHTSA campaign: 09E011000

    • Date of the problem: 02/04/2009

    THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 72150

    • NHTSA campaign: 18V014000

    • Date of the problem: 09/01/2018

    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.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 69529

    • NHTSA campaign: 17V026000

    • Date of the problem: 11/01/2017

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    EU rapid alert system

    • Risk level: 2

    • Rapex alert: A12/1722/17

    • Date of the problem: 08/12/2017

    A faulty relay could cause the secondary air-injection pump to malfunction and overheat. This could lead to a fire.

    EU rapid alert system

    • Risk level: 1

    • Rapex alert: A12/1788/18

    • Date of the problem: 30/11/2018

    The housing of the passenger airbag gas generator may burst when the airbag is activated, owing to excessive internal pressure. This can cause the occupants of the vehicle to be injured by metal fragments.

    EU rapid alert system

    • Risk level: 3

    • Rapex alert: A12/0822/19

    • Date of the problem: 31/05/2019

    The brake light switch may be defective. This can cause the brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of an accident.

    EU rapid alert system

    • Risk level: Accident

    • Rapex alert: A12/00601/20

    • Date of the problem: 24/04/2020

    The fuel pump harness connector can overheat and melt, causing the fuel pump to become inoperative. As a result, the engine will stall or will not be able to start, increasing the risk of an accident.

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