Subaru Impreza recall: Airbag may not deploy
- What's wrong
- Certain circumstances can trigger the Occupant Detection System (ODS) to incorrectly detect a high rise in capacitance which deactivates the ODS and turns the passenger airbag off. This is signalled to the driver via the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). If a heavy frontal collision occurs…
- What to do
- Contact a Subaru dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Occupant Detection Unit.
What’s wrong
Certain circumstances can trigger the Occupant Detection System (ODS) to incorrectly detect a high rise in capacitance which deactivates the ODS and turns the passenger airbag off. This is signalled to the driver via the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). If a heavy frontal collision occurs after the MIL illuminates the airbag will not deploy.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Occupant Detection Unit.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impreza | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | 408 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 August 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.