The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V551000·Announced 2023-04-08

2024 Subaru Impreza harness short circuit may cause loss of drive power

Subaru is recalling certain 2024 Impreza and Crosstrek vehicles because the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, causing electrical short circuits that could lead to loss of drive power and increased 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 (vehicle) where potential loss of drive power and crash risk exist, but no deaths, injuries, or incidents have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score High (3).

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek vehicles. The instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket due to insufficient clearance, which could damage the wire insulation and cause an electrical short circuit.

A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. Approximately 35,357 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Owners should contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness as necessary. All repairs will be performed at no cost.

Owners may 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 more information.

The recalled product

Product
2024 SUBARU IMPREZA
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • electrical-short-circuit
  • loss-of-power
  • crash-risk
Affected units
35,357

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)

  • IMPREZA
  • CROSSTREK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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