Recall 18V772000: Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, Subaru Impreza and 1 more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary
The problem. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
The risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V772000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WTY-84
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Report received
- November 1, 2018
- Owners notified
- December 26, 2018
- Built
- Mar 13, 2012 – Jul 8, 2013
- Units affected
- 165,534
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.