Subaru recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
What could happen
The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Forester 2009–2013
- Subaru Impreza 2008–2011
- Subaru Legacy 2005–2014
- Subaru Outback 2005–2014
- Subaru Tribeca 2006–2008
- Subaru Wrx 2008–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V297000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 11, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 10, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 511
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 9, 2004 to Jun 1, 2005
- Part
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
- Maker's own recall number
- WUF-91
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: Air bags Mar 22, 2024
- Subaru recall: Power train Nov 9, 2023
- Subaru recall: Power train Sep 21, 2023
- Subaru recall: Power train Jul 8, 2022
- Subaru recall: Power train Dec 9, 2021
- Subaru / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 29, 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.