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Subaru Levorg I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 2 versions affected: 1

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.6 DIT 170 LineartronicPetrol · 170 hp	Electric parking brake recall Fuel pump recall
2.0i 150 LineartronicPetrol · 150 hp	No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

Electric parking brake recall
Manufacturer recall
The connector of the electronic parking brake may not work as intended: the vehicle may then move while the brake is applied. The recall covers 2015-2018 Levorg models (European alert and Australian recall). Repair is free at the dealership; check with the VIN.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
1.6 DIT 170 Lineartronic
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Subaru Levorg 2015-2018, frein de stationnement électronique (rappel) — car-recalls.eu (new tab)
- Subaru Levorg : bilan des rappels (frein de stationnement électrique) — Australian Car Reviews (new tab)
Fuel pump recall
Manufacturer recall
The resin impeller of the low-pressure pump can swell and deform in the fuel, which can stall the engine. A recall is documented for 2018-2019 Levorg models in Australia and Japan (extended to 2017-2020 in Japan in 2024); the exact coverage of European cars is not specified in these sources: ask a Subaru dealer with the VIN.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
1.6 DIT 170 Lineartronic
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Subaru XV II	1	2	4.5/5
Škoda Octavia III	2	4	2.5/5
Volkswagen Passat B8	1	5	3.0/5
Toyota Corolla XII	1	1	5.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Subaru Levorg I had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Subaru Levorg I: Electric parking brake recall ; Fuel pump recall.

Which versions of the Subaru Levorg I are affected?

Affected versions: 1.6 DIT 170 Lineartronic (2). No documented recall for: 2.0i 150 Lineartronic.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Subaru Levorg I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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