Subaru recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
What could happen
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Crosstrek 2018–2019
- Subaru Impreza 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V264000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 15, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jun 1, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 466,205
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Software; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software; Electrical system › Ignition; Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Maker's own recall number
- WRE-21
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: Suspension Apr 15, 2021
- Subaru recall: Seat belts Mar 31, 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.