I noticed that visibility at night was poor. I was pulled over by the police and give a warning that my headlight was out and told to get it fixed. I thought it may be as simple as a bulb but was told the entire left headlamp assembly had to be replaced at a cost of more than $2,000. Just days later my Dealership send me a service notice which also stated that the left headlamp should be inspected. This was after I had already had it replaced at a local garage. The dealership confirmed that their was a recall but when I tried to get reimbursed by Subaru thru the safety recall WRG-22/the federal safety agency 22V624000 they said my vin# was excluded from the recall!(?)
2017 Subaru Impreza lights problems
32 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights1
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Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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.
Recall number 22V624000 · Recall details
What 2017 Subaru Impreza owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the "Check Headlight Assembly" message was displayed, and the front passenger’s side headlight occasionally turned off or on, while attempting to start the vehicle and while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the front passenger’s side headlight assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V624000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,534.
Parked at a store. Car caught on fire while in store. Car had been parked approximately 10 minutes. Left side headlight spontaneously ignited.
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced the failure causing the low beam reflector to inadequately reflect light. The failure mileage was 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Brunswick Subaru refuses to do headlight recall. I was told there is no fix yet over 6 months ago. I called again 2 weeks ago and told the same thing. I called Subaru directly and was told there is a fix and that they would contact me in two days. They still have not gotten me information on how to resolve recall 22v624000
Hard to see at night
I received recall notice WRG-22 in October 2022. If this is a safety issue 15 months and no follow up is ridiculous.
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact who is active Military stationed outside of the US, was unable to import the vehicle back into the USA due to the vehicle being under recall. The contact stated that the country where the vehicle was located, the local dealers stated that the recall did not apply to similar vehicles of the same year and manufacturer in the country. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I received the recall notice that shows "WRG-22, the federal safety agency ID 22V‑624, October 2029." I have been waiting for Subaru to fix this. It seems a year later, it should be taken care of? As per the federal safety agency site, it says to file a complaint if this is not fixed in a timely manner, so I am submitting this.
The manufacturer has failed to remedy this safety recall in a timely manner.
Questions about the 2017 Subaru Impreza lights
Does the 2017 Subaru Impreza have lights problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the lights of the 2017 Subaru Impreza, 26% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2017 Subaru Impreza lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Subaru Impreza lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 22V624000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Subaru Impreza have the most lights problems?
The Subaru Impreza model years with the most lights complaints are 2018 (64 complaints), 2019 (63 complaints) and 2017 (32 complaints).
Other 2017 Subaru Impreza problems
Visibility 25Electrical 21Engine 14Airbags 11Brakes 7Driver assistance 5Fuel system 5Transmission 5Acceleration 4Wheels 4Body 2Suspension 2Steering 1
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