POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's Transmission Control Unit (TCU) has a software problem that might not properly secure the drive chain, which can cause it to slip and break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the drive chain breaks, you might lose power while driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will fix the problem for free by reprogramming the TCU, checking for chain slippage, and inspecting the chain guide. If needed, they'll replace the transmission. They'll contact you with a letter on August 24, 2022, or you can contact them at 1-844-373-6614 with Subaru's reference number WRK-22 and previous recall 21V-955.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's transmission control unit (TCU) has a software glitch that could cause the drive chain to slip and break, putting you at risk of losing power and potentially crashing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the drive chain breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash and injury to you or others on the road.
Free Fix
Subaru will reprogram your TCU, check for any chain damage, and replace the transmission if needed, all for free. They'll also check on any previous recalls, so be sure to schedule an appointment to get it done.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.
The low-pressure fuel pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that sends fuel from the tank to your engine. In certain Subaru and Toyota models, this pump could fail and stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails while you're driving, your engine could suddenly shut off, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty low-pressure fuel pump with a new one at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice and it will be done for free.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Your vehicle's brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or loose bolt that needs to be fixed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolt is missing or loose, it could cause your brake pedal area to deform over time, making your brakes less effective and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will contact you and fix the problem for free, by inspecting the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replacing it if necessary, at a dealership near you.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replace the hardware or brake pedal assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUL-97.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's Occupant Detection System (ODS) sensor might be faulty, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy in a crash, you could be at higher risk of injury.
Free Fix
A Subaru dealership will replace the faulty sensor free of charge. You should have received a notification letter on February 3, 2025.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.
Your vehicle's rearview display may not always turn on because of a software glitch that happened during an update.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview display shuts off, you may not be able to see what's behind you, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will fix this for you free of charge by updating the software and, if needed, replacing a computer module at your local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation. The August 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff intermittently. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software and, if necessary, replace the Cockpit Control Module, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-20.
