Subaru Impreza Recall R/2004/194: Oil Flow Control Valve Cover Retaining Bolts May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2004
- Launched
- 1,588
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/194
- DVSA reference
Subaru recalled Impreza vehicles. The oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts may become loose with the result that the engine may leak oil and the risk of a fire. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts re-tightened to a revised torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts may become loose with the result that the engine may leak oil and the risk of a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL FLOW CONTROL VALVE COVER RETAINING BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: The oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts may become loose with the result that the engine may leak oil and the risk of a fire. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts re-tightened to a revised torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts may become loose.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts re-tightened to a revised torque.
Are You Affected?
Impreza may be included. Subaru estimates 1,588 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Subaru, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Subaru.
- Book with any franchised Subaru dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2004/194. See how to get a Subaru recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/2005/116 on 14 Oct 2005, for rear door may not close correctly. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/194, launched 3 November 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.