# Recalls that may apply to the 2004 Subaru Impreza

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [23V076000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V076000.md), 2023-02-13: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 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.
- [20V003000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V003000.md), 2020-01-02: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2009\-2013 Forester, 2003\-2006 Baja, 2004\-2011 Impreza, 2004\-2014 WRX \(including STI\), 2003\-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005\-2006 Saab 9\-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."      These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.  The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Built 2003\-01\-09 to 2011\-06\-20.
- [20V002000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V002000.md), 2020-01-02: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2009\-2013 Forester, 2003\-2006 Baja, 2004\-2011 Impreza, 2004\-2014 WRX \(including STI\), 2003\-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9\-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B."      These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.  The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Built 2003\-01\-10 to 2011\-06\-27.
- [20V001000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V001000.md), 2020-01-02: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2009\-2013 Forester, 2003\-2006 Baja, 2004\-2011 Impreza, 2004\-2014 WRX \(STI included\), 2003\-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005\-2006 Saab 9\-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands \(Saipan\), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A."    These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.  The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Built 2002\-11\-05 to 2011\-07\-17.
- [15V323000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V323000.md), 2015-05-28: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain model year 2003\-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004\-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003\-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003\-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9\-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005.  The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment. Built 2003\-01\-28 to 2005\-05\-31.
- [11V464000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V464000.md), 2011-09-06: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002\-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003\-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005\-2006 SAAB 9\-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN,  MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA,  VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.  THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT. Built 2000\-09\-05 to 2007\-11\-26.
- [04V473000](/recalls/nhtsa/04V473000.md), 2004-10-01: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE COVER BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE  OIL CONTROL VALVE  MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE COVER GASKET. Built 2003\-02\-04 to 2003\-03\-05.
- [04V128000](/recalls/nhtsa/04V128000.md), 2004-03-16: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, WAGONS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD COME OUT OF ITS TRACK ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND LODGE ON THE CONTROL LEVER TAB WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.  IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND WILL REMAIN IN AN OPEN POSITION. Built 2000\-09\-05 to 2004\-02\-12.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2020001](/recalls/tc/2020001.md), 2020-01-02: Airbag. Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair.  Long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger\-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.  Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.  Corrective Actions: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger\-front airbag inflator. The passenger\-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
- [2015234](/recalls/tc/2015234.md), 2015-05-28: Airbag. On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash \(where deployment is warranted\) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflators.
- [2014285](/recalls/tc/2014285.md), 2014-07-04: Airbag. On certain vehicles, the passenger \(frontal\) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash \(where deployment is warranted\) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger airbag inflator.
- [2011344](/recalls/tc/2011344.md), 2011-09-19: Suspension. On certain vehicles, the front lower control arms could corrode due to exposure to humid environments and road de\-icing chemicals.  Over time, corrosion could progress causing thinning and perforation of the steel, which could allow the control arm to fracture near the forward pivot attachment to the chassis.  Lower control arm failure could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, depending on the degree of corrosion exhibited, will either rustproof or replace them.
- [2004094](/recalls/tc/2004094.md), 2004-03-16: Other. On certain Legacy, Outback H\-6 3.0L and Impreza WRX 2.0L Turbo, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released.  If this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position which may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.  Correction:  Dealer will install a retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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