Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy And 1 More Recall R/2014/127: Brake Fluid May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2014
- Launched
- 21,343
- vehicles in the UK
- SRT202
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Subaru recalled Forester, Impreza, Legacy and 1 more vehicles built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2012. Corrosion can form on unprotected hidden brake pipes. The dealer will inspect and if required replace the subject brake pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Corrosion can form on unprotected hidden brake pipes. This could result in the failure of the pipes and loss of brake fluid which can affect the brake system and ultimately cause reduced braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK Defect: It is possible that corrosion can form on unprotected hidden brake pipes. This could result in the failure of the pipes and loss of brake fluid which can affect the brake system and ultimately cause reduced braking efficiency. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required replace the subject brake pipes.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the failure of the pipes and loss of brake fluid which can affect the brake system and ultimately cause reduced braking efficiency.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and if required replace the subject brake pipes.
Are You Affected?
Forester, Impreza, Legacy and 1 more built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2012 may be included. Subaru estimates 21,343 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 campaign code SRT202 or the DVSA reference R/2014/127. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| Impreza, Levorg, Outback, XVThe electronic park brake connector may disconnect | Urgent | R/2022/260 | |
| OutbackThe eyesight logic may cause an un-necessary activation of the pre-collision braking | Urgent | R/2022/053 | |
| Forester, Impreza, XVPotential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start condition | Urgent | R/2021/353 |
This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2013/119 on 24 Jan 2014, for brakes may fail. The one launched after it was R/2015/131 on 11 Jun 2015, for brake lamps may not function. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/127, launched 30 November 2014. 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.