NHTSA campaign 21V264000

Subaru of America, Inc. recall 21V264000

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.

Reported 04/15/2021

What can happen

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

Repair

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.

Components

  • Electrical system: Ignition
  • Electrical system: Software
  • Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm): Software
  • Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.