SUBARU IMPREZA (2014) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Subaru recalls 2014 Impreza models with potential engine stall causing crash risk. Owners must contact Subaru for free valve spring replacement.
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 2012-2014 Impreza models due to engine valve springs that may fracture, causing engine stalls and crash risks. This affects vehicles purchased between 2012 and 2014. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249682-subaru-impreza-2014-recall-engine-stall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249682-subaru-impreza-2014-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V772000
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“Subaru Impreza (2014) Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249682-subaru-impreza-2014-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V772000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V772000).
Why it’s dangerous
Engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture, causing engine malfunction or a possible engine stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash, which could lead to serious injury or death.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, Impreza Stationwagons, and 2013 BRZ models are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face potential engine stalls that could lead to crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, Impreza Stationwagon, or 2013 BRZ. The recall began December 26, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Subaru owners should call 1-844-373-6614 to schedule free valve spring replacement.
Get Free Valve Springs Replacement
Dealers will replace the valve springs at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
Questions people ask
What vehicles are affected by this recall?
2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagons, and 2013 Subaru BRZ models.
How can I get the valve springs replaced?
Subaru will notify owners and dealers will replace the valve springs for free.
When did this recall start?
The recall began December 26, 2018.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V772000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 18V772000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84. 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 #18V772000 (January 11, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.