SUBARU IMPREZA (2017) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Subaru is recalling 2017 Impreza vehicles with a potential fuel system issue that could cause engine stalling, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free reprogramming of the engine control unit.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles due to a fuel system issue that may cause engine stalling, which could increase crash risk. Owners will receive a free software update to prevent this problem. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226381-subaru-2017-impreza-fuel-system-recall-engine-stall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226381-subaru-2017-impreza-fuel-system-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V216000
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“Subaru 2017 Impreza Fuel System Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226381-subaru-2017-impreza-fuel-system-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V216000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V216000).
Why it’s dangerous
In cold weather, winter fuel can vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, reducing fuel pressure and causing the engine to stall. This stalling could lead to a crash if the vehicle is moving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Subaru Impreza vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in cold weather may be at higher risk due to potential fuel system issues.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2017 Subaru Impreza vehicles. The issue began in April 2017, and Subaru will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-800-782-2738 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free reprogramming.
Get Engine Control Unit Reprogrammed
Subaru dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is WTP-75.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Winter fuel can vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, reducing fuel pressure and causing engine stalling, which increases crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2017 Subaru Impreza vehicles. Subaru will notify affected owners directly.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738 to schedule a free reprogramming of the engine control unit.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V216000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 17V216000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is WTP-75. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V216000 (March 29, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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