NHTSA Recall 15V366000: Crash imminent braking (forward collision avoidance) and switch (exterior lighting)
Subaru of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 71,710 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Subaru Impreza.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V366000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WQS-54 |
| Components | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | June 12, 2015 |
| Owner notification | July 20, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
Safety risk
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V366000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza | 2015 |
| Subaru Legacy | 2015 |
| Subaru Outback | 2015 |
| Subaru WRX | 2016 |
| Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.