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Subaru 2023-11-09 Vehicles serious NHTSA
Vehicles · NHTSA · Recall #NHTSA-23V755000

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Recall

Issued November 9, 2023 · Subaru

In November 2023, Subaru recalled the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, a serious vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

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.

What you should do

  1. 1 Keep using 2021 Subaru Crosstrek only as advised. See the remedy below.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact Subaru to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): 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.

Recall details

Brand
Subaru
Category
Vehicles
Recall date
November 9, 2023
Units affected
Not reported
Sold at
Not listed
Recall number
NHTSA-23V755000
Made in
Not listed
Issuing agency
NHTSA

In context

  • Subaru has 45 recalls in our database, including 2 rated Critical.
  • We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
  • This is the 209th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2023.
Read the official NHTSA notice

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