SUBARU IMPREZA 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V264000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-04-15 | 2021-04-15 |
Production Dates: 2016-09-23 - 2017-03-21
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WRE-21
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 466205
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
