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NHTSA Recall 23V076000: Inflator module (air bags)

Subaru of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 130 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Subaru Impreza.

130
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2023
owners notified (March 15)
NHTSA campaign23V076000
Manufacturer campaignWRF-23
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report receivedFebruary 13, 2023
Owner notificationMarch 15, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V076000

Make and modelModel years
Subaru Impreza2004, 2005
Subaru WRX2004, 2005

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.