UK Vehicle Recall Check
Subaru has a loyal UK following for its boxer-engined all-wheel-drive estates, crossovers and the iconic Impreza and BRZ. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Subaru has run several large UK safety recalls in recent years, with notable campaigns covering boxer-engine internal components on selected Forester and Outback models, brake-system and PCV-valve programmes, and the long-running Takata front-passenger airbag inflator replacement that touched older Impreza, Legacy and Forester model years. Subaru repairs every safety recall free of charge — and because Subarus are kept for a long time and often trade hands through enthusiast networks, a quick check is worth running on any used example.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Subaru? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Subaru, including the Impreza, WRX STI, Legacy, Outback, Forester, XV, Crosstrek, Solterra, BRZ, Levorg, Justy and Tribeca. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
PCV-valve and engine-component campaigns on selected boxer-engined models, addressed via a free dealer workshop visit.
Fuel-pump impeller defect campaign (industry-wide, shared with Toyota and others) that could in rare cases cause the engine to stall, requiring a free fuel-pump replacement.
Ongoing Takata front-passenger airbag inflator replacement programme covering older Subaru model years across the UK fleet.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Subaru safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Solterra | SRT374 - Software update for Parking Assist ECU on certain 2023MY-2025MY Solterra |
| Oct 2025 | Solterra | SRT372 Electric Compressor on 2023MY–2025MY Solterra |
| Nov 2024 | OUTBACK | SRT 351 - Malfunction of inhibitor switch on CVT |
| Jul 2024 | Solterra | SRT 360 - Software update for Forward Recognition Camera |
| Sept 2022 | FORESTER | THE IMPELLER DEFORMATION MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO BECOME INOPERATIVE |
| Sept 2022 | BRZ | THE IMPELLER DEFORMATION MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO BECOME INOPERATIVE |
| Sept 2022 | WRX STI | REVERSE LIGHT MAY FAIL DUE TO COATING ON THE SWITCH |
| Sept 2022 | XV | THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE CONNECTOR MAY DISCONNECT |
| Sept 2022 | OUTBACK | THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE CONNECTOR MAY DISCONNECT |
| Sept 2022 | IMPREZA | THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE CONNECTOR MAY DISCONNECT |
| Sept 2022 | LEVORG | THE ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE CONNECTOR MAY DISCONNECT |
| Mar 2022 | OUTBACK | THE EYESIGHT LOGIC MAY CAUSE AN UN-NECESSARY ACTIVATION OF THE PRE-COLLISION BRAKING |
| Nov 2021 | FORESTER | THE BOLTS OF THE REAR STABILISER BRACKET MIGHT BECOME LOOSE |
| Nov 2021 | XV | POTENTIAL FAILURE OF THE IGNITION COIL MODULE CAUSING ENGINE STALL AND A NONE START CONDITION |
| Nov 2021 | IMPREZA | POTENTIAL FAILURE OF THE IGNITION COIL MODULE CAUSING ENGINE STALL AND A NONE START CONDITION |
| Nov 2021 | FORESTER | POTENTIAL FAILURE OF THE IGNITION COIL MODULE CAUSING ENGINE STALL AND A NONE START CONDITION |
| Nov 2021 | XV | THE BOLTS OF THE REAR STABILISER BRACKET MIGHT BECOME LOOSE |
| Nov 2020 | IMPREZA | BRAKE HOSE FITTING CAULKING AREA HAS INSUFFICIENT SEALING |
| Nov 2020 | FORESTER | DUE TO IMPROPER ECM PROGRAMMING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE IGNITION COIL MAY BE ENERGIZED LONGER THAN DESIGNED AFTER THE ENGINE IS OFF |
| Nov 2020 | XV | BRAKE HOSE FITTING CAULKING AREA HAS INSUFFICIENT SEALING |
Every Subaru check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Subaru Impreza
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Subaru Impreza
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Subaru vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. The Solterra is a UK-registered Subaru and is covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check, including any EV-specific recall campaigns (high-voltage battery, charging system, wheel-hub bolts — some shared with the Toyota bZ4X programme).
Yes — exactly the case where checks are most valuable. Older Imprezas, BRZs and Foresters often pass through several private keepers without the original recall letter ever being forwarded. Manufacturers fix safety recalls free of charge regardless of age.
Yes. The check works against the UK VRM and resolves to the brand the vehicle was registered under. A UK-registered Subaru BRZ shows under Subaru recall data; a UK-registered Toyota GT86/GR86 shows under Toyota recall data — even though the cars are mechanically near-identical.
Subaru maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.