The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V366000·Announced 2015-06-12

Subaru Recalls 2015-2016 Models for Driver Assist System Defect

Subaru is recalling specific 2015-2016 models because a faulty switch may prevent the automatic pre-collision braking system from functioning, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety system failure that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy, Outback, Impreza, and XV Crosstrek vehicles, as well as 2016 WRX vehicles, that were manufactured between February 2014 and March 2015. These vehicles are equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. The recall affects 71,710 vehicles.

The defect involves a switch that activates the brake lights. If this switch fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function. Consequently, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, which increases the risk of a crash.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU XV CROSSTREK, OUTBACK, LEGACY, WRX
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Driver Assist System
Hazard
Affected units
71,710

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • XV CROSSTREK
  • OUTBACK
  • LEGACY
  • WRX
  • IMPREZA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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