SUBARU IMPREZA (2017) recall — Back Over Prevention
Subaru is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles due to a rearview camera display software issue that may impair driver visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free software updates.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling some 2017 Impreza vehicles because a software problem might cause the rearview camera display to malfunction, reducing the driver's view of what's behind the car and raising crash risk. This affects vehicles purchased between March 2017 and the recall start date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226382-subaru-2017-impreza-rearview-camera-display-malfunction-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226382-subaru-2017-impreza-rearview-camera-display-malfunction-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V132000
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“Subaru 2017 Impreza: Rearview Camera Display Malfunction Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226382-subaru-2017-impreza-rearview-camera-display-malfunction-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V132000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V132000).
Why it’s dangerous
A software issue can cause the rearview camera display to stop working properly, which means the driver might not see what's behind the car. This increases the chance of a crash, especially when reversing or changing lanes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Subaru Impreza vehicles purchased between March 2017 and the recall start date are most at risk. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update may have reduced visibility behind the car.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Subaru Impreza was purchased between March 2017 and the recall start date. The recall number is WTN-74, and Subaru will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-800-782-2783 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a software update.
Update Infotainment Software
Dealers will provide a free software update to fix the rearview camera display issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for the recall is WTN-74.
Questions people ask
Why is my rearview camera display not working?
The recall is for a software issue that may cause the rearview camera display to malfunction. If your display isn't working, contact Subaru customer service.
How do I know if my 2017 Impreza is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it was purchased between March 2017 and the recall start date. Subaru will notify you directly.
Is there a risk of serious injury from this issue?
The hazard increases crash risk but does not cause serious injury in normal use. The remedy is a software update to fix the issue.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V132000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 17V132000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for the recall is WTN-74. 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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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 #17V132000 (February 3, 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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