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2001 Subaru Impreza recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 3 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 11, 200909E025000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E025000
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| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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| Aug 11, 200808E050000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08E050000
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Owner complaints by component11
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 27 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 27 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 27 |
| Air bags | 2 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 9 |
| Steering | 1 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 9 |
| Suspension | 1 | 9 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“The car has a gas odor in cabin when started in cold temperatures. The smell will go away after a little while. Judging upon how many articles I have read , this is a problem. Why have they not expanded their recall?”
- Steering
“Tl* - the consumer blacked out and doesn't remember what happened. The consumer hit a guard rail post and then two trees. The vehicle was totaled.”
- Air bags
“I was in a head on collision when a woman fell asleep and hit me head on. My air bags did not deploy. *jb”
Other Subaru Impreza model years
- 20056 recalls75 complaints
- 20048 recalls96 complaints
- 20036 recalls62 complaints
- 20026 recalls292 complaints
- 20010 recalls11 complaints
- 20000 recalls41 complaints
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- 2003 Baja10 recalls38 complaints
- 2023 Solterra4 recalls42 complaints
- 2013 BRZ2 recalls64 complaints
- 2008 WRX STI2 recalls3 complaints
- 2026 Uncharted0 recalls40 complaints
2001 Subaru Impreza recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Subaru Impreza have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Subaru Impreza. The most recent, 09E025000 (reported May 11, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2001 Subaru Impreza recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 3 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Subaru Impreza?
Tires is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Subaru Impreza?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.
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