Recall Alert: Nearly 900K Subaru Vehicles Recalled for Safety Issues

In a pair of recall notices, Subaru warned the owners of nearly 900,000 Crosstrek, Impreza, and Forester vehicles of potential safety issues.  

On Thursday, the automaker recalled 466,205 model year 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles along with 405,000 model year 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles.  

The recall covering Impreza and Crosstrek vehicles concerns a problem that could lead to starting or stalling issues, says Subaru in its notice. Dealers will check and/or update engine control module programming and replace ignition coils. The automaker says that the parts can potentially degrade over time, leading to stalling or starting problems.  

In the second recall covering Forester and Crosstrek models, Subaru says that the rear stabilizer bracket in the vehicles may come loose, interact with other parts, and cause damage. Dealers will examine and re-torque the bolts.  

“Subaru is announcing these recalls to encourage each owner of an affected vehicle to contact an authorized Subaru retailer as soon as they receive notification of this recall from Subaru of America.” 

The notice of the recalled Subaru vehicles says that owners will receive mailed notification within 60 days.  

While the automaker says that incidents related to the problems prompting the recalls are low, repairs will be provided free of charge.  

Vehicle Safety Defects 

Top Class Actions monitors vehicle safety recalls in the interest of consumer protection. This story will be updated with any developments.  

Indeed, more than 880 recalls concerning safety issues affecting 55 million vehicles were reported in 2020 alone. Owners and lessees are encouraged to be aware of any recalls affecting their vehicle to avoid serious safety issues, including spontaneous fires, faulty airbags, and other problems. 

In addition, consumer safety groups sent a letter to the Biden Administration recently, asking the government to address the use and sale of unrepaired, recalled vehicles in the federal fleet. The letter noted that the practice of continuing to use and, indeed, even sell recalled vehicles puts federal employees and the public at risk.  

Consumers can check to see if their vehicles have been recalled for a safety defect by visiting the NHTSA website and entering their 17-digit vehicle identification number. 

Do you own a recalled Subaru? Have you experienced any problems? Tell us about it in the comment section below.  

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