2021–2023 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy +more: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 23V755000 · 96K units potentially affected · filed Nov 9, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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 no.
- WRQ-23
- Manufacturer
- Subaru OF America, Inc.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
- Units affected
- 95,830
- Report received
- Nov 9, 2023
- Owner letters
- Jan 8, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Crosstrek 2021
- Subaru Forester 2022
- Subaru Legacy 2021, 2022, 2023
- Subaru Outback 2021, 2022, 2023