Every 2013 Subaru Impreza recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 19V149000
Feb 28, 2019Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
- Risk
- Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Full recall details for 19V149000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 18V772000
Jan 11, 2018Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V772000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 16V738000
Oct 13, 2016Electrical System
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
- Risk
- If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
Full recall details for 16V738000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 13V061000
Feb 25, 2013Electrical System
- Problem
- Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.
- Risk
- The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
- Fix
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Full recall details for 13V061000 →
2013 Subaru Impreza complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 249 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Subaru Impreza, reporting 13 crashes, 7 fires, 4 injuries. Subaru has issued at least 509 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Air Bags96
- Engine74
- Electrical System33
- Power Train23
- Service Brakes23
- Unknown Or Other21
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (164)
- Electrical System (126)
- Engine (82)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (56)
- Power Train (46)
- Unknown Or Other (30)
Read Subaru Impreza owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 249 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Subaru Impreza. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“Air bags did not go off after a car accident with a commercial box truck, car seems to be totaled. Insurance is going to inspect vehicle to confirm it being totaled. No warning lights were on at the time. Just passed inspection a month a month ago.”
2013 SUBARU IMPREZANov 27, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11701791
Fire
“The wires that connect to the climate control have started an electrical fire and burned out my climate control twice. Upon reporting this to Subaru they advised the climate control randomly not working is a very common problem as it can melt due to high heat outside (90-100+ temperature).”
2013 SUBARU IMPREZAAug 13, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11538195
Fire
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2013 SUBARU IMPREZADec 16, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11497758
Fire
“The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph when the check engine illuminated and a loud rattling noise emitted from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle then suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer.”
2013 SUBARU IMPREZADec 16, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11497752
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while reversing she depressed the accelerator pedal, the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated in reverse crashing into the rear of the garage. None the air bags deployed.”
2013 SUBARU IMPREZAMar 16, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11456985
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