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The most recent 150 dated recall and NHTSA-investigation events across all Subaru models. Manufacturer hub.
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Investigations closed
  1. Recall2019 ascent

    Recall 26V436000

    An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall2020 ascent

    Recall 26V436000

    An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall2021 ascent

    Recall 26V436000

    An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall2022 ascent

    Recall 26V436000

    An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall2023 ascent

    Recall 26V436000

    An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall2024 ascent

    Recall 26V436000

    An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  7. Recall2025 ascent

    Recall 26V436000

    An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  8. Recall2025 forester

    Recall 26V436000

    An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  9. Recall2023 solterra

    Recall 25V744000

    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  10. Recall2024 solterra

    Recall 25V744000

    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  11. Recall2025 solterra

    Recall 25V744000

    A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  12. Recall2023 solterra

    Recall 25V577000

    An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  13. Recall2024 solterra

    Recall 25V577000

    An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  14. Recall2025 solterra

    Recall 25V577000

    An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  15. Recall2025 forester

    Recall 25V419000

    A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.

  16. Recall2025 forester

    Recall 25V033000

    A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.

  17. Recall2020 legacy

    Recall 24V227000

    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  18. Recall2021 legacy

    Recall 24V227000

    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  19. Recall2022 legacy

    Recall 24V227000

    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  20. Recall2020 outback

    Recall 24V227000

    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  21. Recall2021 outback

    Recall 24V227000

    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  22. Recall2022 outback

    Recall 24V227000

    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  23. Recall2021 crosstrek

    Recall 23V755000

    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

  24. Recall2024 crosstrek

    Recall 23V754000

    A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  25. Recall2022 forester

    Recall 23V755000

    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

  26. Recall2023 forester

    Recall 23V754000

    A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  27. Recall2024 forester

    Recall 23V754000

    A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  28. Recall2024 impreza

    Recall 23V754000

    A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  29. Recall2021 legacy

    Recall 23V755000

    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

  30. Recall2022 legacy

    Recall 23V755000

    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

  31. Recall2023 legacy

    Recall 23V755000

    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

  32. Recall2021 outback

    Recall 23V755000

    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

  33. Recall2022 outback

    Recall 23V755000

    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

  34. Recall2023 outback

    Recall 23V755000

    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

  35. Recall2023 wrx

    Recall 23V754000

    A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  36. Recall2024 forester

    Recall 23V723000

    Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

  37. Recall2023 ascent

    Recall 23V647000

    Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

  38. Recall2023 impreza

    Recall 23V647000

    Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

  39. Recall2023 legacy

    Recall 23V647000

    Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

  40. Recall2023 outback

    Recall 23V647000

    Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

  41. Recall2022 brz

    Recall 23V609000

    Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  42. Recall2024 crosstrek

    Recall 23V551000

    A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  43. Recall2024 impreza

    Recall 23V551000

    A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  44. Recall2023 ascent

    Recall 23V392000

    Ball joint separation while the vehicle is in motion can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  45. Recall2023 impreza

    Recall 23V292000

    An unintentional brake light illumination can fail to alert other motorists of actual brake application. A vehicle that shifts out of the park position unexpectedly can allow the vehicle to rollaway. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  46. Recall2023 ascent

    Recall 23V258000

    A damaged tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  47. Do not drive2023 solterra

    Do-not-drive recall 23V064000

    Wheel detachment while driving can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  48. Recall2022 wrx

    Recall 23V016000

    Incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function contained in the owner's manual may cause the lights to not be adjusted as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

  49. Recall2019 ascent

    Recall 22V907000

    A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.

  50. Recall2020 ascent

    Recall 22V907000

    A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.

  51. Recall2021 ascent

    Recall 22V907000

    A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.

  52. Recall2022 ascent

    Recall 22V907000

    A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.

  53. Recall2022 impreza

    Recall 22V712000

    An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  54. Recall2022 outback

    Recall 22V712000

    An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  55. Recall2017 impreza

    Recall 22V624000

    Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.

  56. Recall2018 impreza

    Recall 22V624000

    Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.

  57. Recall2019 impreza

    Recall 22V624000

    Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.

  58. Recall2015 wrx

    Recall 22V522000

    Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  59. Recall2016 wrx

    Recall 22V522000

    Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  60. Recall2017 wrx

    Recall 22V522000

    Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  61. Recall2018 wrx

    Recall 22V522000

    Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  62. Recall2019 wrx

    Recall 22V522000

    Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  63. Recall2020 wrx

    Recall 22V522000

    Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  64. Recall2021 wrx

    Recall 22V522000

    Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  65. Recall2020 legacy

    Recall 22V485000

    An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  66. Recall2021 legacy

    Recall 22V485000

    An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  67. Recall2020 outback

    Recall 22V485000

    An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  68. Recall2021 outback

    Recall 22V485000

    An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  69. Recall2022 outback

    Recall 22V473000

    A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  70. Do not drive2023 solterra

    Do-not-drive recall 22V444000

    A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  71. Recall2019 ascent

    Recall 21V955000

    An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  72. Recall2020 ascent

    Recall 21V955000

    An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  73. Recall2020 ascent

    Recall 21V954000

    The tie rods may separate from the housing, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  74. Recall2020 legacy

    Recall 21V955000

    An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  75. Recall2020 outback

    Recall 21V955000

    An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  76. Investigation opened2015 legacy

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  77. Investigation opened2016 legacy

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  78. Investigation opened2017 legacy

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  79. Investigation opened2015 outback

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  80. Investigation opened2016 outback

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  81. Investigation opened2017 outback

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  82. Do not drive2021 impreza

    Do-not-drive recall 21V675000

    A separated control arm may cause the tire to contact the wheel well, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  83. Recall2019 ascent

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  84. Recall2020 ascent

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  85. Recall2018 brz

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  86. Recall2019 brz

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  87. Recall2018 forester

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  88. Recall2018 impreza

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  89. Recall2019 impreza

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  90. Recall2020 impreza

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  91. Recall2018 legacy

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  92. Recall2019 legacy

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  93. Recall2020 legacy

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  94. Recall2018 outback

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  95. Recall2019 outback

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  96. Recall2020 outback

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  97. Recall2018 wrx

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  98. Recall2019 wrx

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  99. Recall2018 crosstrek

    Recall 21V263000

    Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

  100. Recall2018 crosstrek

    Recall 21V264000

    A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  101. Recall2019 crosstrek

    Recall 21V263000

    Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

  102. Recall2019 crosstrek

    Recall 21V264000

    A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  103. Recall2019 forester

    Recall 21V263000

    Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

  104. Recall2017 impreza

    Recall 21V264000

    A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  105. Recall2018 impreza

    Recall 21V264000

    A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  106. Recall2019 impreza

    Recall 21V264000

    A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  107. Recall2021 impreza

    Recall 21V024000

    A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.

  108. Recall2021 outback

    Recall 21V024000

    A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.

  109. Recall2020 legacy

    Recall 20V766000

    The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.

  110. Recall2020 outback

    Recall 20V766000

    The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.

  111. Recall2019 ascent

    Recall 20V218000

    If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  112. Recall2019 impreza

    Recall 20V218000

    If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  113. Recall2019 legacy

    Recall 20V218000

    If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  114. Recall2019 outback

    Recall 20V218000

    If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  115. Recall2019 crosstrek

    Recall 20V189000

    In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

  116. Investigation closed2016 forester

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19009

    Occupant Detection System (ODS) Failure

  117. Investigation closed2017 forester

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19009

    Occupant Detection System (ODS) Failure

  118. Investigation closed2018 forester

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19009

    Occupant Detection System (ODS) Failure

  119. Recall2016 outback

    Recall 19V910000

    In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

  120. Recall2017 outback

    Recall 19V910000

    In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

  121. Recall2019 ascent

    Recall 19V855000

    If the fluid pressure is measured higher than its actual value, the hydraulic pressure will be reduced. If this occurs, the transmission drive chain may not have the proper tension, resulting in a loss of drive power and an increased risk of a crash.

  122. Recall2019 ascent

    Recall 19V856000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  123. Recall2019 crosstrek

    Recall 19V856000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  124. Recall2019 forester

    Recall 19V856000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  125. Recall2018 crosstrek

    Recall 19V743000

    If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  126. Recall2019 crosstrek

    Recall 19V743000

    If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  127. Recall2017 impreza

    Recall 19V743000

    If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  128. Recall2018 impreza

    Recall 19V743000

    If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  129. Recall2019 impreza

    Recall 19V743000

    If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  130. Recall2018 crosstrek

    Recall 19V744000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  131. Recall2017 impreza

    Recall 19V744000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  132. Recall2017 impreza

    Recall 19V745000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  133. Recall2018 impreza

    Recall 19V744000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  134. Recall2015 forester

    Recall 19V701000

    If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

  135. Recall2016 forester

    Recall 19V701000

    If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

  136. Recall2017 forester

    Recall 19V701000

    If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

  137. Recall2018 forester

    Recall 19V701000

    If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

  138. Recall2020 legacy

    Recall 19V664000

    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.

  139. Recall2020 outback

    Recall 19V664000

    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.

  140. Investigation opened2016 forester

    NHTSA opened investigation PE19009

    Occupant Detection System (ODS) Failure

  141. Investigation opened2017 forester

    NHTSA opened investigation PE19009

    Occupant Detection System (ODS) Failure

  142. Investigation opened2018 forester

    NHTSA opened investigation PE19009

    Occupant Detection System (ODS) Failure

  143. Recall2019 ascent

    Recall 19V519000

    If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  144. Recall2019 legacy

    Recall 19V493000

    In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

  145. Recall2019 outback

    Recall 19V493000

    In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

  146. Recall2019 crosstrek

    Recall 19V404000

    Improperly tempered glass can shatter into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.

  147. Recall2015 crosstrek

    Recall 19V149000

    Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

  148. Recall2016 crosstrek

    Recall 19V149000

    Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

  149. Recall2017 crosstrek

    Recall 19V149000

    Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

  150. Recall2015 forester

    Recall 19V149000

    Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

Showing the 150 most recent of 191 dated events. Recalls use the NHTSA report-received date; investigations use the ODI open/close date.