Subaru Impreza Recall R/2015/112: Passenger Side Airbag May Fail To Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Jul 2015
- Launched
- 10,452
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2015/112
- DVSA reference
Subaru recalled Impreza vehicles built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2007. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag the subject propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace passenger front air bag inflator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag the subject propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag the subject propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace passenger front air bag inflator.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the inflator to rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace passenger front air bag inflator.
Are You Affected?
Impreza built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2007 may be included. Subaru estimates 10,452 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.
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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/2015/112. 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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| Forester, Impreza, XVDue to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off | Urgent | R/2020/316 | |
| Impreza, XVBrake hose fitting caulking area has insufficient sealing | Urgent | R/2020/315 | |
| Forester, Impreza, WRX, XVSilicone gas may seep into stop light switch housing and lead to a conduction failure | Book soon | R/2019/106 |
This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2015/131 on 11 Jun 2015, for brake lamps may not function. The one launched after it was R/2016/142 on 1 Aug 2016, for bonnet catch may open. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/112, launched 1 July 2015. 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.