The 1993 Subaru Impreza has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,351 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE FUEL FILLER SYSTEM DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE LEAKAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCEOF IGNITION.
A MODIFIED REPLACEMENT FUEL VENT PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FUEL FILLER SYSTEM TO REDUCE LEAKING.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 subaru impreza which was purchased used in 2005. He stated that the filler pipe was leaking large quantities of fuel.there was a related recall campaign id number 93v072000 indicating the manufacturer would assume liability. The failure and current mileages were under…”
“1993 subaru impreza experienced a tire blow out causing the consumer to run off the road and hit the median wall twice. *kb ohio traffic crash report# 10-90-0831. *jb”
“We just purchased a 1993 subaru impreza 4 door sedan. Yesterday, november 27, 2004 while we were stopped at a traffic light, we were hit by another vehicle which was traveling about 30 mph. With my foot on the brake, our subaru was propelled 5-15 feet. The air bag never deployed. My wife an I…”
“Fuel, throttle, air control valve. While car is running, it has sudden repeated accelerations, which could cause serious accident. *la”
“Fuel, throttle, air control valve. While car is running, it has sudden repeated accelerations, which could cause serious accident. *la”
“Fuel pump was replaced 4 times from the year 2000-2002.”
“Driver's side airbag deployed when vehicle went up on curve, and when coming down bottom of curve. Tow hook came down on curve, and airbag deployed. Consumer stated that airbag should not have deployed. Theres a recall on 1997 vehicle for same problem, but not for 1996 vehicle. *ak”
“Consumer's vehicle was entering the intersection when another vehicle hit it on passenger's side in rear. Vehicle spun around & stopped. Driver's side air bag did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled by insurance company. Driver treated at emergency room for injuries. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Subaru Impreza as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.