Does the 2012 Subaru Impreza have a brake recall?

Yes. NHTSA recall 11V562000 covers the brake master cylinder on 2012 Impreza sedans and wagons (except WRX/STI); dealers inspect it and replace it free of charge if necessary.

How common are brake complaints on the 2012 Impreza?

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2012 Impreza, which is 7% of the 243 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2012 Impreza brake problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on this model year is 46,000 miles.

Have brake problems on the 2012 Impreza caused crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to brake complaints for the 2012 Impreza, with no reported fires or injuries.

2012 Subaru Impreza Brakes Problems

The 2012 Subaru Impreza has 16 brake complaints filed with NHTSA, 7% of all complaints for the year, tied to a recall (11V562000) for a defective brake master cylinder. Two crashes and no injuries or fires were reported, with a median failure mileage of 46,000.

Brakes complaints: 16; 7% of 243
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 46,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report the brake pedal sinking or traveling to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes tied to sudden brake fluid loss.
Some describe the brake master cylinder failing outright, leaving the car with no brakes after sitting for a period.
Others report brake fluid leaks from corroded or rusted-through brake lines, forcing use of the parking brake to slow the vehicle.
A caliper mounting bolt reportedly fractured while driving at low speed.
Several owners tie their pedal-to-floor or reduced braking complaints directly to NHTSA recall campaign 11V562000.

When 2012 Subaru Impreza brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 12, 2011, latest Mar 14, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Mar 2025; peak Jan 2013 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2012 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA 11V562000Nov 29, 2011Brakes32,685 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 impreza sedans and wagons (except wrx/sti models), manufactured from april 21, 2011, through november 15, 2011, and legacy and outback vehicles manufactured from october 17, 2011, through november 23, 2011. These vehicles may be equipped with a brake master cylinder that could malfunction and cause an increase in the amount of brake pedal travel distance required to slow or stop the vehicle.
Risk: The driver might misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance. This could occur unexpectedly and without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Brakes complaints by Impreza model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20107 (15%)
20116 (11%)
201216 (7%)
201327 (11%)
20146 (6%)
20154 (5%)
20167 (9%)
20178 (6%)
20183 (2%)
20198 (4%)
20205 (6%)
20211 (7%)
20222 (15%)
20230 (0%)
20247 (22%)
20251 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Subaru Impreza have a brake recall?: Yes. NHTSA recall 11V562000 covers the brake master cylinder on 2012 Impreza sedans and wagons (except WRX/STI); dealers inspect it and replace it free of charge if necessary.
How common are brake complaints on the 2012 Impreza?: NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2012 Impreza, which is 7% of the 243 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2012 Impreza brake problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on this model year is 46,000 miles.
Have brake problems on the 2012 Impreza caused crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to brake complaints for the 2012 Impreza, with no reported fires or injuries.