Recall: fuel can leak at the delivery line in cold weather (2002-03 WRX)
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What causes "Recall: fuel can leak at the delivery line in cold weather (2002-03 WRX)" on the Subaru WRX (GD/GG, 2002-2007), and how is it fixed?
On 2002-03 Impreza WRX cars sold in cold-climate states, the joint between the metal fuel delivery line and its rubber hose can leak at low temperatures, which is a fire risk. Fix: Check by VIN; dealers replaced the fuel line.
Symptoms
Fuel smell or a visible leak under the hood, mostly on cold starts.
Cause
On 2002-03 Impreza WRX cars sold in cold-climate states, the joint between the metal fuel delivery line and its rubber hose can leak at low temperatures, which is a fire risk.
Fix (summary)
Check by VIN; dealers replaced the fuel line. Treat any fuel smell under the hood as urgent.
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Sources
- NHTSA recall record 09V-468 (2002-03 Impreza WRX: cold-weather fuel leak at delivery line) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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