- The problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
- The risk
- Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Lights
2012 Subaru Impreza Lighting problems
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2012 Subaru Impreza's lights with NHTSA - 2% of all its complaints, most recently on August 2, 2019. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Lighting recalls for the 2012 Subaru Impreza
Lighting complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru impreza. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v149000 (exterior lighting). While the contact's spouse was driving at an unknown speed, the check oil indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru impreza. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the part within a reasonable timeframe for nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling) and 19v149000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. The parts were not available and the contact had been waiting for months for the parts to arrive. In addition, the contact had to pump or apply excessive force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Kearny mesa subaru (4797 convoy st, san diego, ca 92111, (858) 278-7100) was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 subaru impreza. The contact stated that the abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the gear shifter failed to shift out of park. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v149000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called rye subaru (located at 1175 boston post rd, rye, ny 10580,...
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(914) 967-6300) and stamford subaru (located at 198 baxter ave, stamford, ct 06902, (203) 252-2222) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,777. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The rear-end lighting (brake lights, turn signals) for a number of recent model years from a few manufacturers is absolutely terrible. If it hasn't already caused accidents I would be completely amazed. I have seen, on at least subarus and volkswagens, brake lights and turn signal lights which are virtually impossible to distinguish in real-life driving scenarios. I am an exceptionally skilled and attentive driver so this hasn't caused me any harm yet, but I know most drivers are not skilled or attentive. *Tr
Subaru Impreza lighting complaints by year
Impreza lighting problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data