Subaru GL recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
6 recalls found for the Subaru GL in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 78 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Subaru GL | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 Subaru GL | 1 | 9 |
| 1988 Subaru GL | 3 | 17 |
| 1987 Subaru GL | 3 | 17 |
| 1986 Subaru GL | 3 | 14 |
| 1985 Subaru GL | 3 | 7 |
| 1984 Subaru GL | 2 | 4 |
| 1983 Subaru GL | 2 | 5 |
| 1982 Subaru GL | 1 | 2 |
| 1981 Subaru GL | 1 | 2 |
| 1980 Subaru GL | 1 | 0 |
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Newest Subaru GL recalls
- Oct 5, 200505E065000Fuel system, gasoline42,962 vehiclesMazda 626, Subaru GL and 5 more models
Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 45-degree angle inlet tube, model 800F350-S1, sold as replacement filters for 1993-1997 Ford probe,1993-2001 Mazda 626 and MX-6, and…
- May 24, 199595V103006Seat belts100,825 vehiclesSubaru Justy, DL and 2 more models
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break.
- Dec 2, 199292V001000Suspension147,000 vehiclesSubaru DL, GL and 1 more model
The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.
- May 7, 199090V086000Suspension285,000 vehiclesSubaru DL and GL
Continuous exposure to road salt could cause corrosion of rear suspension components, especially the inner arms.
- Jun 23, 198989V103000Fuel system, gasoline57,000 vehiclesSubaru DL and GL
The composition of certain non-genuine replacement preheat tubes can cause combustion.
- Apr 5, 198888V052000Seat belts60,000 vehiclesSubaru DL, GL and 2 more models
Omission of information specified by FMVSS 210 from owner manual.