CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture. This can cause an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take the warning seriously and have the vehicle inspected and repaired as soon as possible.
The repair is free: dealers will replace the valve springs at no charge. Owners will be notified by mail, Subaru owners can call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, and Toyota owners of the Scion FR-S can call the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Scion FR-S | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Subaru BRZ | 2013 |
| Subaru Impreza | 201220132014 |
| Subaru XV Crosstrek | 2013 |