NHTSA Campaign Number
19V149000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Safety Consequence
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (24)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Subaru | Crosstrek |
| 2014 | Subaru | Crosstrek |
| 2015 | Subaru | Crosstrek |
| 2016 | Subaru | Crosstrek |
| 2017 | Subaru | Crosstrek |
| 2014 | Subaru | Forester |
| 2015 | Subaru | Forester |
| 2016 | Subaru | Forester |
| 2008 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2009 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2010 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2011 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2012 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2013 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2014 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2015 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2016 | Subaru | Impreza |
| 2008 | Subaru | WRX |
| 2009 | Subaru | WRX |
| 2010 | Subaru | WRX |
| 2011 | Subaru | WRX |
| 2012 | Subaru | WRX |
| 2013 | Subaru | WRX |
| 2014 | Subaru | WRX |
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Affected Models
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 19V149000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.