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  1. Subaru capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash. 2020 Subaru Legacy, Outback 24V-227 · March 22, 2024
  2. Subaru insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail. 2021–2022 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Legacy +1 more 23V-755 · November 9, 2023
  3. Subaru center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft. 2023 Subaru Ascent, Impreza, Legacy +1 more 23V-647 · September 21, 2023
  4. Subaru incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. 2022 Subaru Impreza, Outback 22V-712 · September 22, 2022
  5. Subaru programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. 2020 Subaru Legacy, Outback 22V-485 · July 8, 2022
  6. Subaru engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU). 2022 Subaru Outback 22V-473 · July 1, 2022
  7. Subaru programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. 2019–2020 Subaru Ascent, Legacy, Outback 21V-955 · December 9, 2021
  8. Subaru low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. 2018–2019 Subaru Ascent, BRZ, Forester +5 more 21V-587 · July 29, 2021
  9. Subaru continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen. 2021 Subaru Impreza, Outback 21V-024 · January 26, 2021
  10. Subaru august 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff intermittently. 2020 Subaru Legacy, Outback 20V-766 · December 10, 2020
  11. Subaru low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative. 2019 Subaru Ascent, Impreza, Legacy +1 more 20V-218 · April 16, 2020
  12. Saab virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. 2003–2009 Saab 9-2X, Baja, Forester +4 more 20V-001 · January 2, 2020
  13. Saab inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. 2003–2009 Saab 9-2X, Baja, Forester +4 more 20V-002 · January 2, 2020
  14. Saab inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. 2003–2009 Saab 9-2X, Baja, Forester +4 more 20V-003 · January 2, 2020
  15. Subaru replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment. 2016 Subaru Outback 19V-910 · December 19, 2019
  16. Subaru brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt. 2020 Subaru Legacy, Outback 19V-664 · September 18, 2019
  17. Subaru spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength. 2019 Subaru Legacy, Outback 19V-493 · June 26, 2019
  18. Subaru ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. 2005–2009 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy +3 more 19V-297 · April 11, 2019
  19. Subaru virgin Islands. 2010–2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Forester, Impreza +4 more 19V-007 · January 9, 2019
  20. Subaru are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2010–2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Forester, Impreza +4 more 19V-008 · January 9, 2019
  21. Subaru are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2010–2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Forester, Impreza +4 more 19V-009 · January 9, 2019
  22. Subaru in the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. 2018 Subaru BRZ, Legacy, Outback 18V-935 · December 31, 2018
  23. Subaru due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty. 2018 Subaru Legacy, Outback 18V-773 · November 1, 2018
  24. Subaru electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked. 2010 Subaru Legacy, Outback 18V-626 · September 13, 2018
  25. Subaru virgin Islands. 2009–2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Forester, Impreza +4 more 18V-012 · January 9, 2018
  26. Subaru are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2009 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy +3 more 18V-013 · January 9, 2018
  27. Subaru are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2009 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy +3 more 18V-014 · January 9, 2018
  28. Subaru are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2005–2009 Subaru Baja, Forester, Impreza +3 more 17V-026 · January 11, 2017
  29. Subaru virgin Islands. 2005–2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Baja, Forester +5 more 17V-014 · January 10, 2017
  30. Subaru relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat. 2007–2009 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy +1 more 16V-738 · October 13, 2016
  31. Subaru in the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly. 2017 Subaru Legacy, Outback 16V-716 · October 6, 2016
  32. Subaru due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other. 2010 Subaru Legacy, Outback 16V-694 · September 27, 2016
  33. Subaru affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp. 2017 Subaru Outback 16V-576 · August 3, 2016
  34. Saab virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2003–2009 Saab 9-2X, Baja, Forester +4 more 16V-358 · May 25, 2016
  35. Saab in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. 2003–2006 Saab 9-2X, Baja, Impreza +3 more 16V-359 · May 25, 2016
  36. Subaru may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2003 Subaru Baja, Legacy, Outback 16V-361 · May 25, 2016
  37. Subaru steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels. 2015–2016 Subaru Legacy, Outback 16V-292 · May 11, 2016 DO NOT DRIVE
  38. Subaru brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. 2015 Subaru Legacy, Outback 16V-251 · April 27, 2016
  39. Subaru due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential. 2016 Subaru Legacy, Outback 15V-794 · November 24, 2015
  40. Subaru transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke. 2015 Subaru Legacy, Outback 15V-502 · August 10, 2015
  41. Subaru if the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function. 2015–2016 Subaru Impreza, Legacy, Outback +2 more 15V-366 · June 12, 2015
  42. Saab affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment. 2003–2005 Saab 9-2X, Baja, Impreza +2 more 15V-323 · May 28, 2015
  43. Subaru specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. 2003 Subaru Baja, Legacy, Outback 14V-763 · December 1, 2014
  44. Subaru during installation, the trailer hitch mounting nuts may have been overtightened, potentially resulting in failure of the trailer hitch mounting studs. 2015 Subaru Outback 14V-577 · September 19, 2014
  45. Subaru salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. 2005–2009 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy +2 more 14V-311 · June 10, 2014
  46. Subaru in the affected vehicles, the parking rod may come loose inside the automatic transmission. 2013–2014 Subaru Legacy, Outback, Tribeca 13V-336 · August 1, 2013
  47. Subaru in the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another. 2013 Subaru Legacy, Outback 13V-194 · May 13, 2013
  48. Subaru salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. 2005 Subaru Legacy, Outback 13V-110 · March 27, 2013
  49. Subaru moonroof glass may come loose or detach. 2012 Subaru Legacy, Outback 13V-077 · March 5, 2013
  50. Subaru components inside the wiper motor bottom cover may overheat. 2012 Subaru Legacy, Outback 13V-078 · March 5, 2013