SUBARU IMPREZA (2023) recall — Exterior Lighting
Subaru recalls 2023 Impreza vehicles with potential brake light failure causing rolling without braking. Affected vehicles may need adjustment to prevent unintended movement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unintentional brake light illumination can fail to alert other motorists of actual brake application. A vehicle that shifts out of the park position unexpectedly can allow the vehicle to rollaway. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2023 Impreza vehicles because brake lights might illuminate without braking, and the car could roll away unexpectedly. This could increase crash risk if other drivers aren't alerted to the braking action. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81540-subaru-2023-impreza-brake-light-failure-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81540-subaru-2023-impreza-brake-light-failure-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V292000
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“Subaru 2023 Impreza: Brake Light Failure Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81540-subaru-2023-impreza-brake-light-failure-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #23V292000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V292000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake light switch may activate without the brake pedal being pressed, causing brake lights to turn on when not needed. This could lead to the vehicle rolling away if the transmission shifts out of park without braking.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 Subaru Impreza vehicles are affected. Drivers who shift out of park without braking are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2023 Subaru Impreza models. The recall applies to vehicles where the brake light switch is improperly adjusted.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Get Dealer Inspection
Dealers will inspect and adjust the brake light switch at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2023 Impreza being recalled?
The brake light switch may activate without the brake pedal being pressed, causing brake lights to turn on when not needed. This could lead to the vehicle rolling away if the transmission shifts out of park without braking.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check for 2023 Subaru Impreza models. The recall applies to vehicles where the brake light switch is improperly adjusted.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free dealer inspection for the brake light switch adjustment.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V292000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 23V292000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23. 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 #23V292000 (April 25, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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