NHTSA recall 21V-264 (21V264000)
electrical system recall reported April 15, 2021 - about 466,205 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V264000
- Also written as
- 21V-264
- Manufacturer number
- WRE-21
- Reported
- April 15, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~466,205
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
Why it is dangerous
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-264 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.