Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek Engine Valve May Fail

NHTSA campaign 19V744000 · Reported Oct 17, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V744000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 17, 2019
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv)
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Impreza and Crosstrek vehicles have an engine part that may come apart. If pieces separate, they can get into the engine, and this may cause the engine to suddenly lose power while you are driving.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact your Subaru dealer or Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
3. The inspection and any needed repair, including engine replacement if necessary, is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V744000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Subaru Crosstrek
2018 Subaru Impreza

Who to contact

Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup

Customer service: 1-844-373-6614

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Subaru Engine Recalls Cover PCV Failures, Stalling and Coolant Leaks · all 4 Subaru recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.
Safety risk: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUP-01.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.