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2018 Subaru Crosstrek recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. The most recent was reported on April 15, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CROSSTREK.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V264000April 15, 2021Electrical System › Ignition
21V263000April 15, 2021Suspension › Rear
19V743000October 18, 2019Electrical System › Ignition
19V744000October 17, 2019Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv)
17V701000November 7, 2017Service Brakes

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Service Brakes (1) · Suspension (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V264000Manufacturer no. WRE-21

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA
April 15, 2021
Owner notification
June 1, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
466,205 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK

Components: Electrical System › Ignition; Electrical System › Software; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/ECM) › Software; Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V264000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V263000Manufacturer no. WRD-21

Suspension › Rear

Report received by NHTSA
April 15, 2021
Owner notification
May 17, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
408,271 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

Safety risk

Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V263000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V743000Manufacturer no. WUQ-02

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA
October 18, 2019
Owner notification
December 4, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
466,205 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
May 9, 2017 – May 8, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK

Components: Electrical System › Ignition; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V743000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V744000Manufacturer no. WUP-01

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv)

Report received by NHTSA
October 17, 2019
Owner notification
December 2, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
205,000 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
May 9, 2017 – April 3, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUP-01.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V744000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V701000Manufacturer no. WTR-77

Service Brakes

Report received by NHTSA
November 7, 2017
Owner notification
November 14, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,367 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
May 16, 2017 – September 7, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK

Components: Service Brakes; Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Crosstrek vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect floor mat retention bracket, allowing the floor mat to move out of position and interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal operation.

Safety risk

If the floor mat moves out of position and interferes with the accelerator or brake pedal operation, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mat retention bracket and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTR-77.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V701000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 15, 2021.