Subaru Impreza, XV Recall R/2020/315: Brake Hose Fitting Caulking Area Has Insufficient Sealing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Nov 2020
- Launched
- 585
- vehicles in the UK
- SRT283
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Subaru recalled Impreza, XV vehicles built between 28 July 2016 and 21 August 2018. Vehicles are equipped with brake hose fittings with insufficient sealing. The dealer will replace affected brake hoses with a countermeasure part. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles are equipped with brake hose fittings with insufficient sealing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE HOSE FITTING CAULKING AREA HAS INSUFFICIENT SEALING Defect: Vehicles are equipped with brake hose fittings with insufficient sealing. Remedy: Replace affected brake hoses with a countermeasure part.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake hose fitting caulking area has insufficient sealing.
The Fix
The dealer will replace affected brake hoses with a countermeasure part.
Are You Affected?
Impreza, XV built between 28 July 2016 and 21 August 2018 may be included. Subaru estimates 585 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 SRT283 or the DVSA reference R/2020/315. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impreza, Levorg, Outback, XVThe electronic park brake connector may disconnect | Urgent | R/2022/260 | |
| Forester, Impreza, XVPotential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start condition | Urgent | R/2021/353 | |
| Forester, XVThe bolts of the rear stabiliser bracket might become loose | Low | R/2021/352 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2019/106 on 8 Apr 2019, for silicone gas may seep into stop light switch housing and lead to a conduction failure. The one launched after it was R/2020/316 on 15 Nov 2020, for due to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be…. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/315, launched 15 November 2020. 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.