Recall 20V002000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 20V002000. Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 127,547 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Defect Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V106000 | Feb 23, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | SUBARU | 69,153 |
| 25V889000 | Dec 18, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | SUBARU | 5,603 |
| 25V419000 | Jun 19, 2025 | CHILD SEAT | SUBARU | 2,938 |
| 25V033000 | Jan 23, 2025 | WHEELS | SUBARU | 20,366 |
| 24V227000 | Mar 22, 2024 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | SUBARU | 118,723 |
| 23V754000 | Nov 9, 2023 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | SUBARU | 4,701 |
| 23V755000 | Nov 9, 2023 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | SUBARU | 95,830 |
| 23V723000 | Oct 26, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SUBARU | 49 |
| 23V647000 | Sep 21, 2023 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | SUBARU | 4,311 |
| 23V609000 | Aug 31, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | SUBARU, TOYOTA | 8,915 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching SAAB, SUBARU from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V744000 | Oct 30, 2025 | TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 1,024,407 |
| 25V577000 | Sep 4, 2025 | TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 94,320 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 20V002000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014781 | Aug 9, 2024 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2006 Saab 9-2X. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V002000 (Air Bags); how… |
| 1987907 | Apr 30, 2024 | 2009 SUBARU FORESTER | AIR BAGS | No local dealer to complete recall NHTSA Recall Number 20V002000. Vehicle is too old, too high miles to be trusted to ta… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.