NHTSA Campaign Number
19V297000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Reported to NHTSA: November 4, 2019
Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Safety Consequence
The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (39)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Subaru | Forester |
| 2010 | Subaru | Forester |
| 2011 | Subaru | Forester |
| 2012 | Subaru | Forester |
| 2013 | Subaru | Forester |
| 2008 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2009 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2010 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2011 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2005 | Subaru | Legacy |
| 2006 | Subaru | Legacy |
| 2007 | Subaru | Legacy |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy |
| 2010 | Subaru | Legacy |
| 2011 | Subaru | Legacy |
| 2012 | Subaru | Legacy |
| 2013 | Subaru | Legacy |
| 2014 | Subaru | Legacy |
| 2005 | Subaru | Outback |
| 2006 | Subaru | Outback |
| 2007 | Subaru | Outback |
| 2008 | Subaru | Outback |
| 2009 | Subaru | Outback |
| 2010 | Subaru | Outback |
| 2011 | Subaru | Outback |
| 2012 | Subaru | Outback |
| 2013 | Subaru | Outback |
| 2014 | Subaru | Outback |
| 2006 | Subaru | Tribeca |
| 2007 | Subaru | Tribeca |
| 2008 | Subaru | Tribeca |
| 2008 | Subaru | WRX |
| 2009 | Subaru | WRX |
| 2010 | Subaru | WRX |
| 2011 | Subaru | WRX |
| 2012 | Subaru | WRX |
| 2013 | Subaru | WRX |
| 2014 | Subaru | WRX |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 19V297000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.