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🧸 Product PL BG GR HU IE LU SE SI SK June 25, 2021

Subaru — Impreza, XV

Subaru Impreza and XV, model year 2017 - 2019

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The ignition coils may fail and the ignition coil fuse may blow. As a result, the engine may stop while driving and not restart, increasing the risk of an accident.

Origin
Japan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1798 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This notice is about some Subaru cars. The ignition coils in these cars may stop working.

What's happening? If the ignition coils fail, the car engine might stop while driving. The car may not start again.

Does this affect me? This affects certain Subaru cars in some countries. Check if your car is listed.

What should I do? Take your car to a Subaru dealer. Ask your mechanic if you need a repair.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Subaru
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The ignition coils may fail and the ignition coil fuse may blow. As a result, the engine may stop while driving and not restart, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Japan

First published
June 25, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003968

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Subaru — Impreza, XV. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The ignition coils may fail and the ignition coil fuse may blow. As a result, the engine may stop while driving and not restart, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Japan
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 25, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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