Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
34 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: WRG-22
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2022
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: WRG-21
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: WRE-21
Recall Date: Apr 15, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: WUQ-02
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2019
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: WUP-01
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2019
Consumer Complaints
175 ComplaintsSubaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN A SINGLE MONTH DUE TO THE FORMATION OF LARGE CRACKS DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. BOTH WINDSHIELDS WERE SUBARU OEM INSTALLED AT CERTIFIED SUBARU DEALERSHIPS. THE WINDSHIELD ALSO APPEARED TO HAVE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CHIPS CONSIDERING ITS AGE AND THE DRIVING CONDITIONS IT EXPERIENCED (PAVED HIGHWAYS)
Corrective Action:
WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN A SINGLE MONTH DUE TO THE FORMATION OF LARGE CRACKS DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. BOTH WINDSHIELDS WERE SUBARU OEM INSTALLED AT CERTIFIED SUBARU DEALERSHIPS. THE WINDSHIELD ALSO APPEARED TO HAVE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CHIPS CONSIDERING ITS AGE AND THE DRIVING CONDITIONS IT EXPERIENCED (PAVED HIGHWAYS)
Additional Notes:
WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN A SINGLE MONTH DUE TO THE FORMATION OF LARGE CRACKS DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. BOTH WINDSHIELDS WERE SUBARU OEM INSTALLED AT CERTIFIED SUBARU DEALERSHIPS. THE WINDSHIELD ALSO APPEARED TO HAVE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CHIPS CONSIDERING ITS AGE AND THE DRIVING CONDITIONS IT EXPERIENCED (PAVED HIGHWAYS)
Mfg Campaign: 11395739
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WEAK WINDSHIELD CRACKED LIKE EVERY OTHER SUBARU OWNERS I KNOW OF THIS GENERATION.
Corrective Action:
WEAK WINDSHIELD CRACKED LIKE EVERY OTHER SUBARU OWNERS I KNOW OF THIS GENERATION.
Additional Notes:
WEAK WINDSHIELD CRACKED LIKE EVERY OTHER SUBARU OWNERS I KNOW OF THIS GENERATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11386846
Recall Date: Jan 6, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
ON DECEMBER 13, WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED AT MY HOUSE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED. IT STARTED AT THE TOP CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD AND HAS GROWN SINCE. THERE IS NO IMPACT POINT OR REASON FOR THE CRACK.
Corrective Action:
ON DECEMBER 13, WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED AT MY HOUSE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED. IT STARTED AT THE TOP CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD AND HAS GROWN SINCE. THERE IS NO IMPACT POINT OR REASON FOR THE CRACK.
Additional Notes:
ON DECEMBER 13, WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED AT MY HOUSE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED. IT STARTED AT THE TOP CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD AND HAS GROWN SINCE. THERE IS NO IMPACT POINT OR REASON FOR THE CRACK.
Mfg Campaign: 11386202
Recall Date: Jan 2, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED
Corrective Action:
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED
Additional Notes:
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED
Mfg Campaign: 11384042
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WINDSHIELD CRACKED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. CAR ONLY HAS 35K MILES ON IT.
Corrective Action:
WINDSHIELD CRACKED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. CAR ONLY HAS 35K MILES ON IT.
Additional Notes:
WINDSHIELD CRACKED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. CAR ONLY HAS 35K MILES ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11383985
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
ON THE MORNING OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 2020, WE FOUND THE WINDSHIELD OF THE 2018 IMPREZA TO HAVE CRACKED OVERNIGHT WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF IMPACTS. THE CRACK ORIGINATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE BOTTOM WHERE THE WIPER BLADE LOCATES, BUT HAS SPREAD QUICKLY IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS ' NOW REACHING ACROSS TO THE DRIVER SIDE, AS SHOWN BY THE PHOTOS. WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND REQUESTED A WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY. WE ARE AWAITING FOR A RESOLUTION.
Corrective Action:
ON THE MORNING OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 2020, WE FOUND THE WINDSHIELD OF THE 2018 IMPREZA TO HAVE CRACKED OVERNIGHT WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF IMPACTS. THE CRACK ORIGINATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE BOTTOM WHERE THE WIPER BLADE LOCATES, BUT HAS SPREAD QUICKLY IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS ' NOW REACHING ACROSS TO THE DRIVER SIDE, AS SHOWN BY THE PHOTOS. WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND REQUESTED A WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY. WE ARE AWAITING FOR A RESOLUTION.
Additional Notes:
ON THE MORNING OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 2020, WE FOUND THE WINDSHIELD OF THE 2018 IMPREZA TO HAVE CRACKED OVERNIGHT WITHOUT ANY SIGN OF IMPACTS. THE CRACK ORIGINATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE BOTTOM WHERE THE WIPER BLADE LOCATES, BUT HAS SPREAD QUICKLY IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS ' NOW REACHING ACROSS TO THE DRIVER SIDE, AS SHOWN BY THE PHOTOS. WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND REQUESTED A WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY. WE ARE AWAITING FOR A RESOLUTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11376851
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHEN STARTING THE SUBARU RELEASES DARK GREY SMOKE IN HIGH QUANTITIES, AND HAS BEEN LOOSING POWER WHEN SPEEDING UP.
Corrective Action:
WHEN STARTING THE SUBARU RELEASES DARK GREY SMOKE IN HIGH QUANTITIES, AND HAS BEEN LOOSING POWER WHEN SPEEDING UP.
Additional Notes:
WHEN STARTING THE SUBARU RELEASES DARK GREY SMOKE IN HIGH QUANTITIES, AND HAS BEEN LOOSING POWER WHEN SPEEDING UP.
Mfg Campaign: 11376898
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. PARKED AT WORK IN MORNING, WHEN I RETURNED IN THE AFTERNOON ABOUT A 12 INCH CRACK ACROSS PASSENGER SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. NO CHIPS OR CRACKS WERE THERE BEFORE.
Corrective Action:
WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. PARKED AT WORK IN MORNING, WHEN I RETURNED IN THE AFTERNOON ABOUT A 12 INCH CRACK ACROSS PASSENGER SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. NO CHIPS OR CRACKS WERE THERE BEFORE.
Additional Notes:
WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. PARKED AT WORK IN MORNING, WHEN I RETURNED IN THE AFTERNOON ABOUT A 12 INCH CRACK ACROSS PASSENGER SIDE OF WINDSHIELD. NO CHIPS OR CRACKS WERE THERE BEFORE.
Mfg Campaign: 11376710
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHEN I SET DOWN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER AFTER CLEANING IT. NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY, HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET.
Corrective Action:
WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHEN I SET DOWN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER AFTER CLEANING IT. NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY, HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET.
Additional Notes:
WINDSHIELD CRACKED WHEN I SET DOWN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER AFTER CLEANING IT. NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY, HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET.
Mfg Campaign: 11376483
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
I BEGAN THE LEASE OF MY 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA WAGON IN MARCH OF 2018. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2019, I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKE ISSUES I WAS HAVING. MY BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE, AND CONSIDERING THAT MY MILEAGE WAS 20,527, I FOUND THIS TO BE ODD. DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR UNTIL 10/5/19, AND HAD TO BRING IN A NEW TECH TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, AND THAT MY CAR WOULD BE THE "GUINEA PIG" TO FIGURE OUT THE SOLUTION. BROUGHT MY CAR IN AGAIN ON 2/26/20 FOR AN OPEN RECALL FOR THE BRAKE HOSES SWELLING. REPLACEMENT HAPPENED THEN. MILEAGE AT THAT TIME WAS 25,908. LESS THAN 5,000 MILES LATER, I BRING MY CAR IN AGAIN TO HAVE THE BRAKES LOOKED AT, AS THEY WERE SQUEALING. 9/19/2020, MILEAGE 30,770. DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT THE BRAKES THEN, AND SAID THERE WAS NO ISSUE. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AFTER LEAVING, AS THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO MAKE THE NOISE, AND HAD STARTED TO SMELL LIKE BURNING RUBBER. I EMAILED VIDEOS OF THE NOISE ON 9/25, AND 9/30. I CALLED AND I WAS TOLD TO BRING THE CAR IN ON 10/6/2020, THOUGH THEY DIDN'T LOOK AT IT THEN. THE BRAKES ALSO STARTED TO VIBRATE WHILE BRAKING AT HIGHER SPEEDS, AND THE SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER WAS QUITE STRONG. WENT IN ON 10/17/2020, AND HAD MY CAR UNTIL 10/22/2020. MILEAGE IN WAS 31,908, MILEAGE OUT WAS 32,044. INSPECTION BY THE TECH FOUND THAT THE ROTORS WERE HOT SPOTTED AND PADS WERE DISCOLORED. REPLACED FRONT PADS AND ROTORS. ON 10/27/2020 I EMAILED AGAIN WITH MORE VIDEOS OF THE BRAKES CONTINUING TO SQUEAL. I WAS ASKED IF I COULD BRING THE CAR IN, AND I DID AGAIN, SAME DAY. MILEAGE WAS 32,482. I WAS THEN TOLD AT PICKUP ON 11/4/2020 THAT THEY BELIEVE THAT THE NOISE WAS BEING CAUSED BY A "SLAG GREASE BUILDUP ON THE CALIPER PINS." I WAS TOLD THAT SHOULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ON THE DRIVE ON 11/4/2020, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SQUEAL AGAIN. CONTINUES TO SQUEAL DAILY ON ALL DRIVE TERRAINS.
Corrective Action:
I BEGAN THE LEASE OF MY 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA WAGON IN MARCH OF 2018. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2019, I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKE ISSUES I WAS HAVING. MY BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE, AND CONSIDERING THAT MY MILEAGE WAS 20,527, I FOUND THIS TO BE ODD. DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR UNTIL 10/5/19, AND HAD TO BRING IN A NEW TECH TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, AND THAT MY CAR WOULD BE THE "GUINEA PIG" TO FIGURE OUT THE SOLUTION. BROUGHT MY CAR IN AGAIN ON 2/26/20 FOR AN OPEN RECALL FOR THE BRAKE HOSES SWELLING. REPLACEMENT HAPPENED THEN. MILEAGE AT THAT TIME WAS 25,908. LESS THAN 5,000 MILES LATER, I BRING MY CAR IN AGAIN TO HAVE THE BRAKES LOOKED AT, AS THEY WERE SQUEALING. 9/19/2020, MILEAGE 30,770. DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT THE BRAKES THEN, AND SAID THERE WAS NO ISSUE. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AFTER LEAVING, AS THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO MAKE THE NOISE, AND HAD STARTED TO SMELL LIKE BURNING RUBBER. I EMAILED VIDEOS OF THE NOISE ON 9/25, AND 9/30. I CALLED AND I WAS TOLD TO BRING THE CAR IN ON 10/6/2020, THOUGH THEY DIDN'T LOOK AT IT THEN. THE BRAKES ALSO STARTED TO VIBRATE WHILE BRAKING AT HIGHER SPEEDS, AND THE SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER WAS QUITE STRONG. WENT IN ON 10/17/2020, AND HAD MY CAR UNTIL 10/22/2020. MILEAGE IN WAS 31,908, MILEAGE OUT WAS 32,044. INSPECTION BY THE TECH FOUND THAT THE ROTORS WERE HOT SPOTTED AND PADS WERE DISCOLORED. REPLACED FRONT PADS AND ROTORS. ON 10/27/2020 I EMAILED AGAIN WITH MORE VIDEOS OF THE BRAKES CONTINUING TO SQUEAL. I WAS ASKED IF I COULD BRING THE CAR IN, AND I DID AGAIN, SAME DAY. MILEAGE WAS 32,482. I WAS THEN TOLD AT PICKUP ON 11/4/2020 THAT THEY BELIEVE THAT THE NOISE WAS BEING CAUSED BY A "SLAG GREASE BUILDUP ON THE CALIPER PINS." I WAS TOLD THAT SHOULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ON THE DRIVE ON 11/4/2020, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SQUEAL AGAIN. CONTINUES TO SQUEAL DAILY ON ALL DRIVE TERRAINS.
Additional Notes:
I BEGAN THE LEASE OF MY 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA WAGON IN MARCH OF 2018. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2019, I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKE ISSUES I WAS HAVING. MY BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE, AND CONSIDERING THAT MY MILEAGE WAS 20,527, I FOUND THIS TO BE ODD. DEALERSHIP HAD MY CAR UNTIL 10/5/19, AND HAD TO BRING IN A NEW TECH TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, AND THAT MY CAR WOULD BE THE "GUINEA PIG" TO FIGURE OUT THE SOLUTION. BROUGHT MY CAR IN AGAIN ON 2/26/20 FOR AN OPEN RECALL FOR THE BRAKE HOSES SWELLING. REPLACEMENT HAPPENED THEN. MILEAGE AT THAT TIME WAS 25,908. LESS THAN 5,000 MILES LATER, I BRING MY CAR IN AGAIN TO HAVE THE BRAKES LOOKED AT, AS THEY WERE SQUEALING. 9/19/2020, MILEAGE 30,770. DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT THE BRAKES THEN, AND SAID THERE WAS NO ISSUE. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AFTER LEAVING, AS THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO MAKE THE NOISE, AND HAD STARTED TO SMELL LIKE BURNING RUBBER. I EMAILED VIDEOS OF THE NOISE ON 9/25, AND 9/30. I CALLED AND I WAS TOLD TO BRING THE CAR IN ON 10/6/2020, THOUGH THEY DIDN'T LOOK AT IT THEN. THE BRAKES ALSO STARTED TO VIBRATE WHILE BRAKING AT HIGHER SPEEDS, AND THE SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER WAS QUITE STRONG. WENT IN ON 10/17/2020, AND HAD MY CAR UNTIL 10/22/2020. MILEAGE IN WAS 31,908, MILEAGE OUT WAS 32,044. INSPECTION BY THE TECH FOUND THAT THE ROTORS WERE HOT SPOTTED AND PADS WERE DISCOLORED. REPLACED FRONT PADS AND ROTORS. ON 10/27/2020 I EMAILED AGAIN WITH MORE VIDEOS OF THE BRAKES CONTINUING TO SQUEAL. I WAS ASKED IF I COULD BRING THE CAR IN, AND I DID AGAIN, SAME DAY. MILEAGE WAS 32,482. I WAS THEN TOLD AT PICKUP ON 11/4/2020 THAT THEY BELIEVE THAT THE NOISE WAS BEING CAUSED BY A "SLAG GREASE BUILDUP ON THE CALIPER PINS." I WAS TOLD THAT SHOULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ON THE DRIVE ON 11/4/2020, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SQUEAL AGAIN. CONTINUES TO SQUEAL DAILY ON ALL DRIVE TERRAINS.
Mfg Campaign: 11374136
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WINDSHIELD CRACKING WITH ONLY LIGHT IMPACT. HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS FROM THESE IMPACTS. DID NOT HEAR IMPACT, NOTICED CRACK AFTER BEING IN SUN FOR A FEW HOURS. HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A WEAK WINDSHIELD.
Corrective Action:
WINDSHIELD CRACKING WITH ONLY LIGHT IMPACT. HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS FROM THESE IMPACTS. DID NOT HEAR IMPACT, NOTICED CRACK AFTER BEING IN SUN FOR A FEW HOURS. HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A WEAK WINDSHIELD.
Additional Notes:
WINDSHIELD CRACKING WITH ONLY LIGHT IMPACT. HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS FROM THESE IMPACTS. DID NOT HEAR IMPACT, NOTICED CRACK AFTER BEING IN SUN FOR A FEW HOURS. HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A WEAK WINDSHIELD.
Mfg Campaign: 11363311
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOTICED THE MORNING OF JULY 12,2020 WHILE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT FROM 6PM TO 8AM AT A RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT. THE DAMAGE APPEARED IN A SMALL "U" SHAPE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND QUICKLY INCREASED IN SIZE WITHIN TWO WEEKS.
Corrective Action:
DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOTICED THE MORNING OF JULY 12,2020 WHILE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT FROM 6PM TO 8AM AT A RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT. THE DAMAGE APPEARED IN A SMALL "U" SHAPE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND QUICKLY INCREASED IN SIZE WITHIN TWO WEEKS.
Additional Notes:
DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOTICED THE MORNING OF JULY 12,2020 WHILE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT FROM 6PM TO 8AM AT A RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT. THE DAMAGE APPEARED IN A SMALL "U" SHAPE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND QUICKLY INCREASED IN SIZE WITHIN TWO WEEKS.
Mfg Campaign: 11361637
Recall Date: Sep 28, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED WHILE STATIONARY IN A DRIVEWAY
Corrective Action:
WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED WHILE STATIONARY IN A DRIVEWAY
Additional Notes:
WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED WHILE STATIONARY IN A DRIVEWAY
Mfg Campaign: 11361375
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
YESTERDAY WHEN I LEFT WORK THERE WAS A LONG CRACK STARTING FROM THE TOP AND MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD, DOWN ABOUT 8 INCHES BEFORE IT TAKES A LARGE C SHAPED TURN ~24INCHES TOTAL. NO OBVIOUS SIGN OF IMPACT, NOR DID I HIT ANYTHING OR HEAR ANYTHING WHILE I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY WORK. THIS WAS NOT THERE WHEN I GOT TO WORK AND I PARK IN A PARKING LOT THAT DOESN'T HAVE MUCH TRAFFIC SO NOBODY WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE TO DAMAGE IT.
Corrective Action:
YESTERDAY WHEN I LEFT WORK THERE WAS A LONG CRACK STARTING FROM THE TOP AND MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD, DOWN ABOUT 8 INCHES BEFORE IT TAKES A LARGE C SHAPED TURN ~24INCHES TOTAL. NO OBVIOUS SIGN OF IMPACT, NOR DID I HIT ANYTHING OR HEAR ANYTHING WHILE I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY WORK. THIS WAS NOT THERE WHEN I GOT TO WORK AND I PARK IN A PARKING LOT THAT DOESN'T HAVE MUCH TRAFFIC SO NOBODY WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE TO DAMAGE IT.
Additional Notes:
YESTERDAY WHEN I LEFT WORK THERE WAS A LONG CRACK STARTING FROM THE TOP AND MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD, DOWN ABOUT 8 INCHES BEFORE IT TAKES A LARGE C SHAPED TURN ~24INCHES TOTAL. NO OBVIOUS SIGN OF IMPACT, NOR DID I HIT ANYTHING OR HEAR ANYTHING WHILE I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY WORK. THIS WAS NOT THERE WHEN I GOT TO WORK AND I PARK IN A PARKING LOT THAT DOESN'T HAVE MUCH TRAFFIC SO NOBODY WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE TO DAMAGE IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11360640
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
I GOT IN MY CAR IN THE MORNING AND FIRST NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD. NOTHING HAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE DAY BEFORE TO CAUSE THE CRACK. SINCE THEN IT CONTINUES TO SPIDER WEB AND IMPAIR MY VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING.
Corrective Action:
I GOT IN MY CAR IN THE MORNING AND FIRST NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD. NOTHING HAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE DAY BEFORE TO CAUSE THE CRACK. SINCE THEN IT CONTINUES TO SPIDER WEB AND IMPAIR MY VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING.
Additional Notes:
I GOT IN MY CAR IN THE MORNING AND FIRST NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD. NOTHING HAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE DAY BEFORE TO CAUSE THE CRACK. SINCE THEN IT CONTINUES TO SPIDER WEB AND IMPAIR MY VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING.
Mfg Campaign: 11349023
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
I TURNED ON MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WITH FLUID AND MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHIN 5 SECONDS. I HAD JUST PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, SPEEDS WHERE AT 0-5 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET, NO TREES OVERHEAD, CLEAR SKIES, TEMPERATURE AT 95 DEGREES, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE UNDER NO TREES OR BRANCHES AT ALL TIMES. THERE IS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO THAT AREA, OR ANY OTHER AREA, OF MY WINDSHIELD THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSE THIS. THE CRACK STARTED FROM THE TOP MIDDLE, CAME DOWN PAST THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SPLIT OFF INTO MULTIPLE OTHER CRACKS. AT NO POINT IN THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS DID I EVER GETTING HIT ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED UNSEEN DAMAGE OR WEAKENED THE WINDSHIELD.
Corrective Action:
I TURNED ON MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WITH FLUID AND MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHIN 5 SECONDS. I HAD JUST PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, SPEEDS WHERE AT 0-5 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET, NO TREES OVERHEAD, CLEAR SKIES, TEMPERATURE AT 95 DEGREES, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE UNDER NO TREES OR BRANCHES AT ALL TIMES. THERE IS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO THAT AREA, OR ANY OTHER AREA, OF MY WINDSHIELD THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSE THIS. THE CRACK STARTED FROM THE TOP MIDDLE, CAME DOWN PAST THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SPLIT OFF INTO MULTIPLE OTHER CRACKS. AT NO POINT IN THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS DID I EVER GETTING HIT ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED UNSEEN DAMAGE OR WEAKENED THE WINDSHIELD.
Additional Notes:
I TURNED ON MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WITH FLUID AND MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHIN 5 SECONDS. I HAD JUST PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, SPEEDS WHERE AT 0-5 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET, NO TREES OVERHEAD, CLEAR SKIES, TEMPERATURE AT 95 DEGREES, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE UNDER NO TREES OR BRANCHES AT ALL TIMES. THERE IS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO THAT AREA, OR ANY OTHER AREA, OF MY WINDSHIELD THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSE THIS. THE CRACK STARTED FROM THE TOP MIDDLE, CAME DOWN PAST THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SPLIT OFF INTO MULTIPLE OTHER CRACKS. AT NO POINT IN THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS DID I EVER GETTING HIT ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED UNSEEN DAMAGE OR WEAKENED THE WINDSHIELD.
Mfg Campaign: 11340460
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WITH THE CALL BEING LESS THAN 2-MONTHS OLD AND UNDER 2K MI. THE WINDSCREEN WAS STRUCK WITH A SMALL ROCK JUST BELOW THE DRIVERS WIPER BLADE. I WAS PROCEEDING FROM A FULL STOP AND THE OPPOSING CAR WAS STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION, SPEED WAS UNDER 25-MPH. THE WINDSCREEN CRACKED OVER 12-IN. FROM A VERY LOW VELOCITY IMPACT. I NOW HAVE TO PAY $500 OUT OF POCKET TO REPLACE THE GLASS (AFTERMARKET, OEM IS OVER $800) TO PASS STATE INSPECTION. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS WITH OTHER SUBARUS WITH INFERIOR WINDSCREENS CRACKING.
Corrective Action:
WITH THE CALL BEING LESS THAN 2-MONTHS OLD AND UNDER 2K MI. THE WINDSCREEN WAS STRUCK WITH A SMALL ROCK JUST BELOW THE DRIVERS WIPER BLADE. I WAS PROCEEDING FROM A FULL STOP AND THE OPPOSING CAR WAS STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION, SPEED WAS UNDER 25-MPH. THE WINDSCREEN CRACKED OVER 12-IN. FROM A VERY LOW VELOCITY IMPACT. I NOW HAVE TO PAY $500 OUT OF POCKET TO REPLACE THE GLASS (AFTERMARKET, OEM IS OVER $800) TO PASS STATE INSPECTION. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS WITH OTHER SUBARUS WITH INFERIOR WINDSCREENS CRACKING.
Additional Notes:
WITH THE CALL BEING LESS THAN 2-MONTHS OLD AND UNDER 2K MI. THE WINDSCREEN WAS STRUCK WITH A SMALL ROCK JUST BELOW THE DRIVERS WIPER BLADE. I WAS PROCEEDING FROM A FULL STOP AND THE OPPOSING CAR WAS STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION, SPEED WAS UNDER 25-MPH. THE WINDSCREEN CRACKED OVER 12-IN. FROM A VERY LOW VELOCITY IMPACT. I NOW HAVE TO PAY $500 OUT OF POCKET TO REPLACE THE GLASS (AFTERMARKET, OEM IS OVER $800) TO PASS STATE INSPECTION. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS WITH OTHER SUBARUS WITH INFERIOR WINDSCREENS CRACKING.
Mfg Campaign: 11331737
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR IS LESS THEN 2 YEARS OLD AND IT HAS A PROBLEM BRAKING, IT MAKES A RUBBING NOISE EVERTING TIME IT TURNS WHILE BRAKING, AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT VIBRATES, AND ALSO HAS PROBLEM SHIFTING DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR
Corrective Action:
THE CAR IS LESS THEN 2 YEARS OLD AND IT HAS A PROBLEM BRAKING, IT MAKES A RUBBING NOISE EVERTING TIME IT TURNS WHILE BRAKING, AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT VIBRATES, AND ALSO HAS PROBLEM SHIFTING DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR
Additional Notes:
THE CAR IS LESS THEN 2 YEARS OLD AND IT HAS A PROBLEM BRAKING, IT MAKES A RUBBING NOISE EVERTING TIME IT TURNS WHILE BRAKING, AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT VIBRATES, AND ALSO HAS PROBLEM SHIFTING DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11325865
Recall Date: May 25, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR IS LESS THEN 2 YEARS OLD AND IT HAS A PROBLEM BRAKING, IT MAKES A RUBBING NOISE EVERTING TIME IT TURNS WHILE BRAKING, AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT VIBRATES, AND ALSO HAS PROBLEM SHIFTING DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR
Corrective Action:
THE CAR IS LESS THEN 2 YEARS OLD AND IT HAS A PROBLEM BRAKING, IT MAKES A RUBBING NOISE EVERTING TIME IT TURNS WHILE BRAKING, AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT VIBRATES, AND ALSO HAS PROBLEM SHIFTING DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR
Additional Notes:
THE CAR IS LESS THEN 2 YEARS OLD AND IT HAS A PROBLEM BRAKING, IT MAKES A RUBBING NOISE EVERTING TIME IT TURNS WHILE BRAKING, AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT VIBRATES, AND ALSO HAS PROBLEM SHIFTING DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11325865
Recall Date: May 25, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR IS LESS THEN 2 YEARS OLD AND IT HAS A PROBLEM BRAKING, IT MAKES A RUBBING NOISE EVERTING TIME IT TURNS WHILE BRAKING, AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT VIBRATES, AND ALSO HAS PROBLEM SHIFTING DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR
Corrective Action:
THE CAR IS LESS THEN 2 YEARS OLD AND IT HAS A PROBLEM BRAKING, IT MAKES A RUBBING NOISE EVERTING TIME IT TURNS WHILE BRAKING, AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT VIBRATES, AND ALSO HAS PROBLEM SHIFTING DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR
Additional Notes:
THE CAR IS LESS THEN 2 YEARS OLD AND IT HAS A PROBLEM BRAKING, IT MAKES A RUBBING NOISE EVERTING TIME IT TURNS WHILE BRAKING, AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT VIBRATES, AND ALSO HAS PROBLEM SHIFTING DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11325865
Recall Date: May 25, 2020
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