Subaru Problems and News Tagged #recall

Subaru is recalling 448,000 vehicles to stop the rear stabilizer brackets from coming loose.

Inconsistent bracket dimensions resulted in easily predicatable "larger than anticipated" gaps between the bracket and the frame.…

Subaru isn't pulling any punches when placing blame for their latest recall.

They say "a single associate" was found using "an improper torque wrench technique" while tightening a cable nut in the CVT select lever of the 2021 Impreza and Outback. That's going to be an awkward next performance review. If left loose, the gear selector may not function properly.…

Subaru did the right thing by recalling over 200,000 vehicles

that are at risk of stalling out because of a defect in their Denso fuel pumps. But did they skip over another 188,000 vehicles with the same risks?…

A group of 2019 models equipped with Denso low-pressure fuel pumps have been recalled after multiple reports of the engine stalling out.

The impellers inside the pumps may have been excessively exposed to a drying agent during manufacturing.…

Subaru says the rear seat belt assemblies in the 2019 Crosstrek aren't going to properly protect people in a crash.

They believe the pawl springs were improperly installed in about 5,500 vehicles.…

Subaru is recalling 783,000 vehicles to replace dangerous Takata airbag inflators.

This campaign is part of an industry-wide effort involving more than a dozen automakers and 1.7 million vehicles. The chemical inside of Takata airbag inflators can become unstable over time, leading to violent and sometimes deadly airbag deployments. The recall is for both driver and passenger side inflators in certain 2010-2014 model years, but is limited to certain states.

Subaru is recalling 27,000 model year 2010-2014 Legacy and Outback vehicles because the electronic parking brake might not engage. All the recalled cars have manual transmissions.

The automaker found a capacitor on the circuit board and/or the actuator stroke sensor magnetic ring located in the control unit of electronic parking brake may crack over time.

Anyone else remember when parking brakes weren’t fancy and just worked? Those were good times.

Whoever had January 20th in the how long will it take for Subaru to have its first Takata recall in 2018 pool, step forward to claim your prize.

The automaker is recalling 230,000 vehicles to replace their passenger-side airbag inflators.…

Are winterized fuels to blame for the stalling engines in 2017 Imprezas? If you ask Subaru, that's what they'll tell you.

According to the automaker, while the car is stopped or moving slowly the winterized fuel begins to vaporize in the lines under higher ambient temperatures.

When vapor builds up, the fuel pressure goes down which leads to rough idling, stalling, or even a problem starting the engine.…

The rear view camera systems in some 2017 Imprezas weren't installed with enough memory, causing the screens to go blank or freeze up.

Subaru will recall more than 25,000 of the 2017 Imprezas to fix the issue.

While both situations are frustrating, a frozen screen seems particularly dangerous – it might give you the impression that the area behind you is clear, when it really isn't.…

Subaru may want you to feel the freedom, but even they can't escape a Takata recall.

By now I'm guessing you've heard about the dangers of Takata airbags, but let's go over a quick recap.…

Subaru is recalling some turbocharged vehicles from the 2007-2013 model years.

Those engines have a secondary air injection pump that can overheat, melt, and catch fire.…

This year's Farmer's Almanac predicts winter to be a long, cold slap in the face. Especially for those of us in the northern areas. My least favorite part of winter? Scraping the darn windshield.

Luckily, Subaru unintentionally came up with a solution to that problem. Unfortunately, it's a massive safety risk and needs to be recalled immediately.…

Subaru is issuing a recall for some loose knee guards that are there to provide additional protection for drivers wearing their seat belts in a crash.

The 2017 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles are equipped with knee guard brackets that may not be properly attached to the steering beam assemblies.…

Bolts on the 2017 Outback's front brake calipers, wheel hubs, and right stabilizer clamps, weren't properly tightened during assembly.

You don't have to be a craftsman to know, stuff starts falling off real quick when bolts come undone. The recalled Outbacks were built between June 20, 2016, and June 23, 2016.

This latest round of Takata recalls has been split into what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling "zones" across the country.

See the full list of recalled vehicles.

Takata's metal inflators are at risk of exploding because they don't contain a drying agent called desiccate. Over time, the ammonium nitrate inside the inflator can become unstable when exposed to heat and humidity. If they do explode during an airbag deployment, metal shrapnel shoots throughout the cabin, injuring or killing the people inside.…

Subaru owners are being told to park their cars and not drive until they can get it fixed. Why?

Because "turning the steering wheel (of the 2016-2017 Subaru Legacy and Outback) may have no effect on the direction of the wheels" Oh, that's a problem.…

Owners of a turbocharged WRX or Forester may want to put the brakes on for a while.

The 2015-2016 Subaru WRX and Forester 2.0XT have turbocharger air intake ducts that may crack and cause problems with engine performance while driving.…

Let's face it --- there are a lot of dangerous things that can go wrong with your car.

Having your hood fly open and slam into the windshield while driving? That definitely ranks up there.…

Subaru is recalling 3,200 brand new vehicles for a problem that could eventually lead to a fire.

Subaru says proper tightening procedures weren't followed for the nuts that secure the propeller shaft to the rear differential. The automaker blames the problem on an improper use of the torque wrench.

Looks like somebody in the Subaru factory is going back to "Torque Wrench 101." So how do some loose nuts lead to a fire? It's simple, really.…