Subaru recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 WRX and WRX/STI vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. Items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
What could happen
An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the subwoofer wire, install a wire retainer clip, and, as necessary, replace the subwoofer, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTQ-76.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Wrx 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V625000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 6, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 31, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,178
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 17, 2014 to Apr 9, 2015
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- WTQ-76
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Power train Nov 9, 2023
- Subaru recall: Air bags Feb 13, 2023
- Subaru recall: Equipment Jan 23, 2023
- Subaru recall: Exterior lighting Jul 21, 2022
- Subaru / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 29, 2021
- Saab / Subaru recall: Air bags Jan 2, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.