Subaru recall: Back over prevention
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly.
What could happen
A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for the recall is WTN-74.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Impreza 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V132000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 2, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 27, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 25,567
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 23, 2016 to Feb 20, 2017
- Part
- Back over prevention › Camera system
- Maker's own recall number
- WTN-74
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Power train Nov 9, 2023
- Subaru recall: Power train Sep 21, 2023
- Subaru recall: Electrical system Aug 4, 2023
- Subaru recall: Exterior lighting Apr 25, 2023
- Subaru recall: Air bags Feb 13, 2023
- Subaru recall: Visibility Sep 22, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.