Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek Risk Ignition Coil Short Circuit

NHTSA campaign 21V264000 · Reported Apr 15, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc.

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A stalling engine can raise the chance of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V264000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 15, 2021
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Part affected	Electrical System:software
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek vehicles have an engine control module that may keep sending power to the ignition coil even after the engine is turned off. This can cause a short circuit in the ignition coils, which may make the engine stall. Dealers will update the engine control module software, replace the ignition coils, and, if needed, replace the front exhaust pipe.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
3. The repair 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 21V264000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2018 Subaru Crosstrek
2018 Subaru Impreza
2019 Subaru Crosstrek
2019 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 Electrical Recalls Involve Stalling, Power Loss and Fire · all 7 Subaru recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
Safety risk: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.

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