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Subaru engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

NHTSA campaign 21V-264 · Reported April 15, 2021 · 466,205 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza
VEHICLES AFFECTED
466,205
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.
COST
Free

The short version

Subaru of America, Inc. reported a problem with the electrical system software. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

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.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-264.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018–2019Subaru Crosstrek
2017–2019Subaru Impreza

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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