Subaru BRZ recalls

8 official safety recalls for the Subaru BRZ from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rear turn signals may stop working

    Reported August 31, 2023Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 23V6090008,915 vehicles affected

    The rear turn signals may intermittently stop working, so other drivers may not be warned when the vehicle is turning. Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
    Defect
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
    Consequence
    Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.
    Notes
    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.

  2. Fuel pump impeller may cause pump failure

    Reported September 19, 2022Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2022/266198 vehicles affected

    The fuel pump impeller may cause the pump to fail, which can stall the vehicle. The fuel pump assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE IMPELLER DEFORMATION MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO BECOME INOPERATIVE
    Defect
    The fuel pump impeller may cause the pump failure resulting in stalling of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Replace the fuel pump assembly.

  3. Low-pressure fuel pump may fail

    Reported July 29, 2021Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 21V587000175,968 vehicles affected

    The low-pressure fuel pump inside the tank may fail and stall the engine while driving, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the pump free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
    Notes
    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.

  4. Engine valve springs may fracture

    Reported March 1, 2019Model years 2013–2014DVSA recall R/2019/025EU Safety Gate A12/0666/194,872 vehicles affected

    Engine valve springs may fracture. All engine valve springs will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE LOAD MAY EXCEED THE VALVE SPRING'S FATIGUE STRENGTH AND THE SPRING MAY FRACTURE
    Defect
    Engine valve springs may fracture.
    Remedy
    Replace all engine valve springs.

  5. Rearview camera image may remain blank

    Reported December 31, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V93500071,190 vehicles affected

    A software issue may prevent the audio display from starting, leaving the rearview camera image blank while reversing and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will reprogram the display software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
    Defect
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
    Consequence
    Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.
    Remedy
    Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ-85.
    Notes
    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.

  6. Engine valve springs may fracture

    Reported November 1, 2018Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 18V772000165,534 vehicles affected

    Engine valve springs may fracture, causing an engine malfunction or stall and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the valve springs free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Defect
    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
    Consequence
    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
    Notes
    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.

  7. Power steering assistance may fail

    Reported September 1, 2016Model years 2013–2015DVSA recall R/2016/191438 vehicles affected

    The power steering warning light may come on, followed by a loss of assistance that makes steering stiffer and requires more driver input. Dealers will replace the electronic power steering ECU and wiring harness.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE
    Defect
    During normal driving it is possible for the Power Steering Assistance Malfunction Indicator Lamp to illuminate followed by the possible loss of Power Steering Assistance. This will result in the steering becoming more stiff to operate and more input required by the driver.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Electronic Power Steering ECU and wiring harness.

  8. Owner's manual gives inaccurate airbag information

    Reported June 5, 2012Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 12V2540001,886 vehicles affected

    The owner's manual inaccurately describes the front passenger occupant classification system and needs clarification about the airbag system. Misleading information could increase injury risk in certain crashes. Corrected manuals will be mailed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    Defect
    SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 BRZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2011, THROUGH MAY 25, 2012. THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, REQUIRE CLARIFICATION. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.”
    Consequence
    MISINFORMATION COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
    Remedy
    SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL MAIL CORRECTED OWNER’S MANUALS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
    Notes
    SUBARU'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS WQB-38.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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