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2013 Subaru Impreza recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 250
Latest campaign: Feb 28, 2019

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Oct 13, 2016	16V738000 13V061000
Exterior lighting	1	Feb 28, 2019	19V149000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Nov 1, 2018	18V772000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 28, 2019Latest campaign


Feb 28, 201919V149000	Exterior lighting: brake lights switch Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V149000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V149000 · Feb 28, 2019
Nov 1, 201818V772000	Engine and engine cooling: engine An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V772000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V772000 · Nov 1, 2018
Oct 13, 201616V738000	Electrical system If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V738000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V738000 · Oct 13, 2016
Feb 25, 201313V061000	Electrical system The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V061000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 13V061000 · Feb 25, 2013

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component250

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

250Complaints filed

13Involving a crash

7Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Air bags	79	32	4	0	3
Engine	75	30	1	3	0
Electrical system	33	13	0	2	0
Service brakes	25	10	6	1	0
Power train	23	9	1	0	0
Unknown or other	21	8	1	1	2
Steering	14	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	13	5	7	0	1
Seats	9	4	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	7	3	0	1	0
Structure	6	2	1	0	0
Seat belts	6	2	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	2	1	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	2	1	0	0
Hydraulic	2	1	0	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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, merged from NHTSA model names Impreza, Impreza WRX/Sti.

Latest reports

Engine
“I took my car to McCurley Subaru on Wed, [XXX] to have recalls repaired. They were unable to repair the recall due to rusted out brackets and bolts.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771365
Service brakes
“The brakes failed due to a leak in the brake lines (pedal to the floor). Location of the leak is just after a union on the passenger side rear (just in front of the rear tire).”
Filed 08/08/2026 · ODI 11755639
Engine
“Subaru stutters stalls, torque converter malfunction”
Filed 04/11/2026 · ODI 11730534

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2013 Subaru Impreza recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Subaru Impreza have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Subaru Impreza. The most recent, 19V149000 (reported February 28, 2019), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Subaru Impreza recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Subaru Impreza?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 79 complaints out of 250 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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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