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Subaru Crosstrek Recall 19V743: Engine may stall while driving, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 19V743, reported October 18, 2019, 466,205 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The engine control module may keep supplying power to the ignition coil after the engine is shut off. This can cause a short circuit and a blown fuse. If a short circuit happens while you are driving, the vehicle may stall, which increases the risk of a crash.

Subaru will notify owners. Authorized dealers will update the engine control module software and inspect the ignition coil, replacing it if necessary, at no charge. On vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code, Subaru will also replace the front exhaust pipe at no charge.

Check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Subaru dealer to schedule the free repair. You can also reach Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, referencing recall WUQ-02. The recall began December 4, 2019.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V743Subaru of America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
Risk
If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.
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.

Affected vehicles

Subaru Crosstrek20182019
Subaru Impreza201720182019