NHTSA recall campaign
23V755000
ManufacturerSubaru of America, Inc.Reported2023-11-09Affected95,830 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Risk
An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →