The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V493000·Announced 2019-06-26

Subaru Recalls 2019 Legacy and Outback for Body Strength Defect

Subaru is recalling 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles because improperly applied spot welds may reduce body strength, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improper spot welds affecting body strength) which increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. The recall addresses spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel that may have been improperly applied. This defect impacts the vehicle's body strength.

In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU OUTBACK, LEGACY
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Body Structure
Hazard
Affected units
2,107

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 (2)

  • OUTBACK
  • LEGACY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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