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HighNHTSA·23V080000·Announced 2023-02-14

2019-2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid battery charging system recall

Subaru is recalling 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles because the harness terminal supplying power to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing charging. A non-functioning battery can cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk.

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: This is a risk-of-harm product where an electrical system defect can cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. No injuries or deaths have been reported in the source material, placing it in the High category per the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles due to an electrical system defect affecting the 12-Volt battery charging system.

The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break over time. When this terminal fails, the 12-Volt battery cannot recharge properly. This defect can cause a loss of drive power, significantly increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

This recall affects 8,413 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles from model years 2019 through 2022. Owners received notification letters by May 12, 2023. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Subaru at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule the repair.

Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket and, if corrosion is found on the terminals, will also replace the 12-Volt output harness and terminals. All repairs will be performed free of charge. You can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
8,413

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 (1)

  • CROSSTREK HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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