Recalls for your 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Recalls for 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

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DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL


Posted on: 2017-11-08
Description
Subaru of america, inc.  (subaru) is recalling certain 2018 crosstrek vehicles.  These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect floor mat retention bracket, allowing the floor mat to move out of position and interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal operation.

Consequence
If the floor mat moves out of position and interferes with the accelerator or brake pedal operation, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mat retention bracket and replace it if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began november 14, 2017.  Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783.  Subaru's number for this recall is wtr-77.

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.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES


Posted on: 2017-11-08
Description
Subaru of america, inc.  (subaru) is recalling certain 2018 crosstrek vehicles.  These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect floor mat retention bracket, allowing the floor mat to move out of position and interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal operation.

Consequence
If the floor mat moves out of position and interferes with the accelerator or brake pedal operation, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mat retention bracket and replace it if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began november 14, 2017.  Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783.  Subaru's number for this recall is wtr-77.

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.

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)


Posted on: 2019-10-18
Description
Subaru of america, inc.  (subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 impreza and 2018 crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve.  The pcv valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.

Consequence
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the pcv valve, free of charge.  If the pcv valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be replaced, free of charge.  The recall began december 2, 2019.  Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is wup-01.

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.

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION


Posted on: 2019-10-18
Description
Subaru of america, inc.  (subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 impreza and 2018-2019 crosstrek vehicles.  The engine control module (ecm) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.

Consequence
If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ecm software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge.  In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (dtc), subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge.  The recall began december 4, 2019.  Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is wuq-02.

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.

DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2019-10-18
Description
Subaru of america, inc.  (subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 impreza and 2018-2019 crosstrek vehicles.  The engine control module (ecm) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.

Consequence
If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ecm software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge.  In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (dtc), subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge.  The recall began december 4, 2019.  Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is wuq-02.

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.

DEFECT #6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE


Posted on: 2021-04-15
Description
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.

Consequence
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

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.  

DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION


Posted on: 2021-04-15
Description
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.

Consequence
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

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.  

DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-04-15
Description
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.

Consequence
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

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.  

DEFECT #9 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-04-15
Description
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.

Consequence
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

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.  

DEFECT #10 - SUSPENSION:REAR


Posted on: 2021-04-15
Description
Subaru of america, inc.  (subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 subaru crosstrek, 2019 crosstrek hybrid, and 2019 forester vehicles.  The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

Consequence
Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed may 17, 2021.  Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is wrd-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.

DEFECT #11 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE


Posted on: 2021-04-15
Description
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.

Consequence
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

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.  

DEFECT #12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION


Posted on: 2021-04-15
Description
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.

Consequence
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

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.  

DEFECT #13 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-04-15
Description
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.

Consequence
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

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.  

DEFECT #14 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2021-04-15
Description
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.

Consequence
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

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.  

DEFECT #15 - SUSPENSION:REAR


Posted on: 2021-04-15
Description
Subaru of america, inc.  (subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 subaru crosstrek, 2019 crosstrek hybrid, and 2019 forester vehicles.  The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

Consequence
Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed may 17, 2021.  Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is wrd-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.

DEFECT #16 - SUSPENSION:REAR


Posted on: 2021-04-15
Description
Subaru of america, inc.  (subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 subaru crosstrek, 2019 crosstrek hybrid, and 2019 forester vehicles.  The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

Consequence
Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed may 17, 2021.  Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is wrd-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.