The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V264000·Announced 2021-04-15

Subaru Recalls Impreza and Crosstrek for Ignition Coil Short Circuit Risk

Subaru is recalling 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles because the engine control module may keep the ignition coil powered after shutdown, causing a short circuit and potential stall.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product (vehicle stall leading to crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The recall involves 466,205 vehicles. The defect is located in the electrical system software, specifically the Engine Control Module (ECM). The ECM may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which can cause a short circuit.

A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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. This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU CROSSTREK, IMPREZA
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
466,205

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)

  • CROSSTREK
  • IMPREZA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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