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NHTSA recall 21V264000

Electrical system › Ignition

Subaru Crosstrek and 1 more

Reported Apr 15, 2021466,205 vehicles affectedSubaru of America, Inc.Maker’s number WRE-21

The defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

The risk

A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.

Electrical system › IgnitionElectrical system › SoftwareEngine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm) › SoftwareEngine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

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Vehicles in this recall

Subaru Crosstrek
20182019
Subaru Impreza
201720182019

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.