5
recalls
The Subaru GL has 5 recalls covering 649,825 vehicles as reported; model year 1987 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1987: 3
Units affected
650K
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Subaru GL by component
- Seat belts2 · 161K units
- Suspension2 · 432K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 57K units
Subaru GL recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1995 | Subaru DL, GL, Justy, Loyale (1987-1991): Seat beltsNo. 95V103006 | Crash risk | 100,825 |
| Dec 2, 1992 | Subaru DL, GL, XT (1985-1987): SuspensionNo. 92V001000 | Other or not stated | 147,000 |
| May 7, 1990 | Subaru DL, GL (1980-1986): SuspensionNo. 90V086000 | Other or not stated | 285,000 |
| Jun 23, 1989 | Subaru DL, GL (1987): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 89V103000 | Fire | 57,000 |
| Apr 5, 1988 | Subaru DL, GL, Justy, XT (1988): Seat beltsNo. 88V052000 | Other or not stated | 60,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1991 Subaru GL recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1991 Subaru GL. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Subaru GL have?
5 recalls cover the Subaru GL, for 649,825 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seat belts (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Subaru GL?
Seat belts: named in 26 of the 79 safety complaints about the Subaru GL, then suspension (15). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.