CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
- Risk
- A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The outer race of the front driveshaft assemblies may develop cracks and break. A broken driveshaft can cause a sudden loss of drive power while driving, or the vehicle may roll away when it is in Park without the parking brake applied. Either situation can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect both the left and right front driveshafts and replace them as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. If you have questions, contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and do not wait for a letter to schedule the free repair at an authorized Subaru dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | 20232024 |
| Subaru Impreza | 2024 |
| Subaru WRX | 2023 |