Subaru recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
What could happen
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Crosstrek 2013–2017
- Subaru Forester 2014–2016
- Subaru Impreza 2008–2016
- Subaru Wrx 2008–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V149000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 28, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 15, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,303,530
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 26, 2007 to Oct 28, 2016
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
- Maker's own recall number
- WUE-90
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: Power train Sep 21, 2023
- Subaru recall: Electrical system Aug 4, 2023
- Subaru recall: Exterior lighting Apr 25, 2023
- Subaru recall: Air bags Feb 13, 2023
- Subaru recall: Visibility Sep 22, 2022
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.