Recall 23V755000: Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy and 1 more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Summary
The problem. Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
The risk. An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
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
- 23V755000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WRQ-23
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Report received
- November 9, 2023
- Owners notified
- January 8, 2024
- Built
- Mar 17, 2021 – May 16, 2022
- Units affected
- 95,830
- 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.