Model year guide

2012 Subaru Impreza Wrx-Sti

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Subaru Impreza Wrx-Sti is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2012 Subaru Impreza Wrx-Sti — representative photo
Representative photo

2012 Subaru Impreza Wrx-Sti at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Subaru Impreza Wrx-Sti recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Subaru Impreza Wrx-Sti.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Passenger Front Air Bag Suppression Closed

The Office of Defects Investigation opened this investigation on April 10, 2015 based on 26 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire reports involving the passenger frontal air bag in MY 2012 Subaru Impreza vehicles. These vehicles use a capacitive type Occupant Detection System (ODS), which is intended to classify the occupant of the passenger seat as either full sized, small stature, a child seat, or other object. The reports a…

NHTSA #PE15012 · Air Bags · opened Apr 2015 · closed Jul 2015

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 474

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 474.

This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time from the vehicle's production.

Bulletin SubaruNet Announcement · Electrical System · Jul 2025

"This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. To improve Fixed Right First-Time (FRFT) and customer satisfaction, SOA is i…

Bulletin 10-105-25R · Electrical System · Jul 2025

This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru Midtronics DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic tool.

Bulletin SubaruNet Annoucement · Jun 2025

This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and In-vehicle message center.

Bulletin SubaruNet Announcement (S · Jun 2025

This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.

Bulletin 15-251-19R · Electrical System · Jun 2025

This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.

Bulletin 10-105-25R · Electrical System · Jun 2025

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

Bulletin 01-168-09R · May 2025

This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. To improve Fixed Right First-Time (FRFT) and customer satisfaction, SOA is in…

Bulletin 10-105-25R · Electrical System · May 2025

This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.

Bulletin 15-251-19R · Electrical System · Apr 2025

This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.

Bulletin 02-192-24R · Engine · Apr 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the IMPREZA WRX/STI AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2012 Subaru Impreza Wrx-Sti vehicles on record

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2012 Subaru Impreza Wrx-Sti — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Subaru Impreza Wrx-Sti have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 Subaru Impreza Wrx-Sti. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.