Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza (2017-2019): Electrical system
Recall 19V743000 · Oct 18, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc.
466,205
vehicles affected
466,205
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V743000
- Date
- Oct 18, 2019
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 466,205
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Electrical system > Ignition
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V743000?
2 models: Subaru Crosstrek (2018-2019), Subaru Impreza (2017-2019), about 466,205 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V743000?
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.
What can happen?
If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a 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.