Does the 1985 Subaru XT have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, suspension, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1985 Subaru XT recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Subaru XT?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1985 Subaru XT recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Subaru XT. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Subaru been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Subaru dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1985 Subaru XT recalls, newest first

October 5, 2005NHTSA 05E06500042,962 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: 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 1983-1994 loyal, 3-door coupe, hatchback, sedan, wagon, brat, dl, gl, GL-10, rx, xt, and XT6 passenger vehicles with efi or turbo engines. These filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. Certain spx filtran fuel filters with a 90-degree angle inlet tube, model 800F300-S2, sold as replacement filters for 19983-1994 Subaru vehicles with efi or turbo engines. These filters are packaged as wix, napa, and carquest brand fuel filters. Fuel may leak from the filter due to non-conforming brazing welds where the inlet tube is connected to the filter can.
Consequence: In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire can occur.
Remedy: Spx will notify its customers and provide a full refund. The recall began September 27, 2005. Owners may contact mr. Chris greeson at 704-869-3733 or contact the wix information hotline at 800-949-6698.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 2, 1992NHTSA 92V001000147,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: The inner arms of the rear suspension are subject to corrosion in areas where road salt is used heavily in winter.
Consequence: Operation and control of the vehicle can be adverselyaffected by corrosion of the inner control arms.
Remedy: Rustproof or replace the inner control arms as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 21, 1985NHTSA 85V13200011,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control

Summary: Excessive tolerance variation may have created a gap between the bumper bracket rail and the right front frame of the rear side member. This could result in insufficient spot welding adhesion at this location. Under rear impact conditions, bumper could break loose and damage the air vent hose. This may cause fuel to leak in access of the maximum requirement of FMVSS 301. Consequence of defect: fuel leakage caused by a rear end collision may contribute to a fire if a source of ignition is present.
Remedy: Install a protector kit on the air vent hose.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1985 Subaru XT were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Subaru XT years

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Questions

Does the 1985 Subaru XT have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, suspension, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1985 Subaru XT recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Subaru XT?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.