Subaru Impreza 2013
Model Impreza made in 2013 by Subaru got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding (pws). There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2013
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V061000 | Subaru of America, Inc. | from 04/01/2012 to 02/22/2013 | V (Vehicle) | 47419 | MFR | Subaru of America, Inc. | 02/25/2013 | 02/26/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 legacy and outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or cvt transmission and an audiovox remote engine starter (res) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 impreza vehicles equipped with a cvt transmission and an audiovox remote engine starter (res) accessory, and certain model year 2013 xv crosstrek vehicles equipped with a cvt transmission and an audiovox remote engine starter (res) accessory. additionally included are certain model year 2013 legacy and outback vehicles that may have received replacement res fobs. if the res fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. the engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. if the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the res key fobs, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin by the end of april 2013. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Original equipment keyless entry fobs integrated on the vehicle key are not affected.subaru's recall campaign number is wqf-42.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (PWS) | |||||
| SB-11-125-12 | 12/03/2012 | 10051500 | Subaru: procedure in inspection and repair of fb engine equipped vehicles regarding camshaft position and/or misfire related dtcs. camshaft position sensor clearance could be out of specification, which is causing one or more of dtcs cond | 03/08/2013 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 8500 | ||
| Vehicle will not start after an extended period of attempts. appears to happen most often when vehicle is parked (either indoors or outside) for more than several hours. car will crank over for 10+ seconds and will not start. after multiple attempts, car has started eventually. have communicated with dealer and sia offices that i have noticed the car will make whirring noises that come from the back rh side of vehicle - and also a clicking noise near center of dash when turned off and sitting. this will go on for over 5 minutes at a time, which must drain battery since car is not turned on or engine running. was told by dealer that this is the emission system purging itself - and is considered normal for this vehicle. sia offices confirmed this and also stated that nothing is noted in the current owners manual which explains this feature. my concern is that the car is unable to start when required to - and am guessing that it might be related to this unusual feature... . regardless of origin, safety issue with car not starting and being ready to operate when normal starting procedures are followed. | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 8500 | ||
| Vehicle will not start after an extended period of attempts. appears to happen most often when vehicle is parked (either indoors or outside) for more than several hours. car will crank over for 10+ seconds and will not start. after multiple attempts, car has started eventually. have communicated with dealer and sia offices that i have noticed the car will make whirring noises that come from the back rh side of vehicle - and also a clicking noise near center of dash when turned off and sitting. this will go on for over 5 minutes at a time, which must drain battery since car is not turned on or engine running. was told by dealer that this is the emission system purging itself - and is considered normal for this vehicle. sia offices confirmed this and also stated that nothing is noted in the current owners manual which explains this feature. my concern is that the car is unable to start when required to - and am guessing that it might be related to this unusual feature... . regardless of origin, safety issue with car not starting and being ready to operate when normal starting procedures are followed. | |||