Subaru Impreza headlight reflectors do not reflect enough light

NHTSA campaign 22V624000 · Reported 2022-08-12 · Subaru of America, Inc.

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Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

The reflectors built into the front headlight units — the side reflectors on both sides, plus the reflector that shapes the low beam on the left side — may not reflect light as well as they should. That makes it harder for you to see the road ahead and harder for other drivers to notice your car. Because of this, the car does not meet federal lighting rules. Dealers replace the front headlamp assemblies free of charge.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is covered. 2. Call your Subaru dealer or Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 (recall WRG-22). 3. Have the front headlamp assemblies replaced at no charge.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Subaru Impreza
2019 Subaru Impreza

Who to contact

Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup

Customer service: 1-844-373-6614

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Subaru light recalls: brake lights, backup lamps and turn signals failing · all 4 Subaru recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk: Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-22.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.