Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, WRX (2008-2017): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V149000 · Feb 28, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc.
1,303,530
vehicles affected
1,303,530
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V149000
- Date
- Feb 28, 2019
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,303,530
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights > Switch
- Model years
- 2008-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
What can happen
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 24 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V149000?
4 models: Subaru Crosstrek (2013-2017), Subaru Forester (2014-2016), Subaru Impreza (2008-2016) and 1 more, about 1.30 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V149000?
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
What can happen?
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.