Recall 23V076000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 23V076000. Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 130 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Defect Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the passenger inflator and if necessary, install a new inflator kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRF-23.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2004 | Check VINs |
| SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2005 | Check VINs |
| SUBARU | WRX | 2004 | Check VINs |
| SUBARU | WRX | 2005 | Check VINs |
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 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 |
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.