Subaru recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
What could happen
In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC-20.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Crosstrek 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V189000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2020
- Owners notified
- Apr 15, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,862
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 22, 2019 to Sep 13, 2019
- Part
- Seat belts › Rear/other
- Maker's own recall number
- WRC-20
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.