Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza (2017-2019): Electrical system
Recall 21V264000 · Apr 15, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc.
466,205
vehicles affected
466,205
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V264000
- Date
- Apr 15, 2021
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 466,205
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Engine control module (ecu/ecm) > Software; Electrical system > Ignition
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a 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, 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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V264000?
2 models: Subaru Crosstrek (2018-2019), Subaru Impreza (2017-2019), about 466,205 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V264000?
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.
What can happen?
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a 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.