Subaru recall: Steering
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
What could happen
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Crosstrek 2019
- Subaru Forester 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V065000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 6, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 7, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10,417
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 27, 2018 to Jan 16, 2019
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- WUC-88
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: Suspension Oct 19, 2026
- Subaru recall: Power train Nov 9, 2023
- Subaru recall: Power train Nov 9, 2023
- Subaru recall: Electrical system Aug 4, 2023
- Subaru recall: Electrical system Apr 15, 2021
- Subaru recall: Suspension Apr 15, 2021
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.