ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Subaru is recalling your PCV valve, which helps remove bad gases from your engine. It could break apart and damage your engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If your PCV valve breaks apart, you might lose power while driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will inspect your PCV valve and replace it for free if needed. If the broken pieces can't be found, they'll replace the entire engine for free.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUP-01.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve may break apart while driving, allowing pieces to enter your engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose power while driving, which might increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will replace your engine for free. You'll be notified, and a dealer will do the work at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUS-04.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2017 Subaru Impreza may have a problem with the fuel line that can cause the engine to stall when using winter fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine stalls, you could lose control and be at a higher risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will reprogram the engine control unit for free to prevent the engine from stalling, and they'll take care of it at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is WTP-75.
Your Impreza's headlight reflectors might not be working properly, which could affect how well you can see the road at night.
Risk if Unfixed
If the reflectors don't work right, it could make it harder to see and increase the risk of a car accident.
Free Fix
Subaru will replace your headlamp assemblies for free, and you've probably already received a letter about it. If not, you can call them at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-22.
Your vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM) might continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is turned off, causing a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle could stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils, and fix the front exhaust pipe (if needed), all for free, when you visit your local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.
Your vehicle's Engine Control Module (ECM) might not turn off the ignition coil when you shut off the engine, which could cause a short circuit and blown fuse.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens while driving, your vehicle might stall, making it harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will fix this for free by updating the ECM software, checking the ignition coil, and replacing it if it's damaged, and also replacing the front exhaust pipe in some cases.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.
Your 2017 Subaru Impreza's rearview camera system might not work properly due to a software issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera display doesn't work correctly, you may not have a clear view of what's behind your car, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will update the infotainment software for free, and you can get this fix done at a dealership starting from March 27, 2017.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for the recall is WTN-74.
