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Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 rear turn signals fail
medium How serious is it? About this label
Rear turn signals that do not work may fail to tell other drivers the vehicle is turning, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V609000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain BRZ vehicles and Toyota GR86 vehicles because the rear turn signals may stop working from time to time. The problem may come and go rather than staying constant. Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, the units that hold the rear lights, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners and Toyota owners each have their own customer service line for this recall.
What you should do
2. Subaru owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614; Toyota owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or go through a dealer.
3. The replacement 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 23V609000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup
Customer service: 1-844-373-6614
Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-331-4331
The bigger picture
- Subaru Lighting Recalls Affect Brake Lights, Reverse Lights and Signals · all 4 Subaru recalls in this area
- Toyota Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Headlights, Signals and Reverse Lights · all 10 Toyota recalls in this area
Other Subaru BRZ recalls
- Jul 29, 2021Subaru, Toyota 86 Fuel Pump May Failhigh
- Dec 31, 2018Subaru Legacy, Outback, BRZ backup camera screen may stay blankmedium
Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- Summary
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
- Safety risk
- Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.