NHTSA recall 18V-772 (18V772000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported November 1, 2018 - about 165,534 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V772000
- Also written as
- 18V-772
- Manufacturer number
- WTY-84
- Reported
- November 1, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~165,534
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-772 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.