Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
17 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: WRG-21
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: WRD-20
Recall Date: Apr 16, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: WUH-93
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2019
Consumer Complaints
1.3K ComplaintsSubaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNIVERSITY SUBARU (1200 INTERSTATE 70 DR SW, COLUMBIA, MO 65203, (573) 777-3488) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNIVERSITY SUBARU (1200 INTERSTATE 70 DR SW, COLUMBIA, MO 65203, (573) 777-3488) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNIVERSITY SUBARU (1200 INTERSTATE 70 DR SW, COLUMBIA, MO 65203, (573) 777-3488) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11399767
Recall Date: Mar 8, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE GLASS WINDSHIELD IS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS THE SECOND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN A YEAR. I CAME OUT TO MOVE MY CAR AND NOTICED A CRACK ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. I PARK IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND NO CARS WERE AROUND IT.
Corrective Action:
THE GLASS WINDSHIELD IS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS THE SECOND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN A YEAR. I CAME OUT TO MOVE MY CAR AND NOTICED A CRACK ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. I PARK IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND NO CARS WERE AROUND IT.
Additional Notes:
THE GLASS WINDSHIELD IS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS THE SECOND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IN A YEAR. I CAME OUT TO MOVE MY CAR AND NOTICED A CRACK ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. I PARK IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND NO CARS WERE AROUND IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11399532
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE DEICER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE WINDOW. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ON A STATE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM WILDE SUBARU IN WAUKESHA, WI. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE DEICER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE WINDOW. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ON A STATE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM WILDE SUBARU IN WAUKESHA, WI. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE DEICER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE WINDOW. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ON A STATE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM WILDE SUBARU IN WAUKESHA, WI. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11399270
Recall Date: Mar 5, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE DEICER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE WINDOW. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ON A STATE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM WILDE SUBARU IN WAUKESHA, WI. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE DEICER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE WINDOW. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ON A STATE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM WILDE SUBARU IN WAUKESHA, WI. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE DEICER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE WINDOW. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ON A STATE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM WILDE SUBARU IN WAUKESHA, WI. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11399270
Recall Date: Mar 5, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Potential Consequences:
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE DEICER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE WINDOW. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ON A STATE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM WILDE SUBARU IN WAUKESHA, WI. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE DEICER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE WINDOW. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ON A STATE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM WILDE SUBARU IN WAUKESHA, WI. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE DEICER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE WINDOW. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME ON A STATE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM WILDE SUBARU IN WAUKESHA, WI. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11399270
Recall Date: Mar 5, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER LEFT CORNER AND LATER EXTENDED TO 15-16 INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEARDMORE SUBARU (410 FORT CROOK RD N, BELLEVUE, NE 68005) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A STRESS FRACTURE TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS PAST THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,927.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER LEFT CORNER AND LATER EXTENDED TO 15-16 INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEARDMORE SUBARU (410 FORT CROOK RD N, BELLEVUE, NE 68005) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A STRESS FRACTURE TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS PAST THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,927.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER LEFT CORNER AND LATER EXTENDED TO 15-16 INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEARDMORE SUBARU (410 FORT CROOK RD N, BELLEVUE, NE 68005) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A STRESS FRACTURE TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS PAST THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,927.
Mfg Campaign: 11399132
Recall Date: Mar 4, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
BATTERY FOUND DISCHARGED ON AT LEAST 4 OCCASIONS (8/18/20..3/2/21). CAR HAS LESS THAN 11000 MILES ON IT.
Corrective Action:
BATTERY FOUND DISCHARGED ON AT LEAST 4 OCCASIONS (8/18/20..3/2/21). CAR HAS LESS THAN 11000 MILES ON IT.
Additional Notes:
BATTERY FOUND DISCHARGED ON AT LEAST 4 OCCASIONS (8/18/20..3/2/21). CAR HAS LESS THAN 11000 MILES ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11398761
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITH A LONG 9'' CRACK WHILE SITTING IN PARKING LOT. IT WAS NOT UNDER A TREE OR ANY STONES.
Corrective Action:
WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITH A LONG 9'' CRACK WHILE SITTING IN PARKING LOT. IT WAS NOT UNDER A TREE OR ANY STONES.
Additional Notes:
WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITH A LONG 9'' CRACK WHILE SITTING IN PARKING LOT. IT WAS NOT UNDER A TREE OR ANY STONES.
Mfg Campaign: 11398208
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE SPOT WELDS UNDER THE DASH DO NOT APPEAR TO BE CORRECT AND SAFE.*DT
Corrective Action:
THE SPOT WELDS UNDER THE DASH DO NOT APPEAR TO BE CORRECT AND SAFE.*DT
Additional Notes:
THE SPOT WELDS UNDER THE DASH DO NOT APPEAR TO BE CORRECT AND SAFE.*DT
Mfg Campaign: 11398219
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
BATTERY DEAD.. LESS THAN 6K MILES AND CAR ONLY18 MONTHS OLD
Corrective Action:
BATTERY DEAD.. LESS THAN 6K MILES AND CAR ONLY18 MONTHS OLD
Additional Notes:
BATTERY DEAD.. LESS THAN 6K MILES AND CAR ONLY18 MONTHS OLD
Mfg Campaign: 11398092
Recall Date: Feb 26, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
BATTERY FAILED AFTER 11K MILES. HAD TO BE REPLACED BY AAA WHEN STRANDED WITH DAUGHTER. HAVE HAD STARTING ISSUES WITH THE CAR SINCE I GOT IT WHERE IT WON'T TURN OVER. I NORMALLY TURN OFF CAR THEN LICK AND UNLOCK AND TRY AGAIN. NORMALLY STARTED AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. SUBARU CHALKED THIS UP TO SOFTWARE AT MAINTENANCE.
Corrective Action:
BATTERY FAILED AFTER 11K MILES. HAD TO BE REPLACED BY AAA WHEN STRANDED WITH DAUGHTER. HAVE HAD STARTING ISSUES WITH THE CAR SINCE I GOT IT WHERE IT WON'T TURN OVER. I NORMALLY TURN OFF CAR THEN LICK AND UNLOCK AND TRY AGAIN. NORMALLY STARTED AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. SUBARU CHALKED THIS UP TO SOFTWARE AT MAINTENANCE.
Additional Notes:
BATTERY FAILED AFTER 11K MILES. HAD TO BE REPLACED BY AAA WHEN STRANDED WITH DAUGHTER. HAVE HAD STARTING ISSUES WITH THE CAR SINCE I GOT IT WHERE IT WON'T TURN OVER. I NORMALLY TURN OFF CAR THEN LICK AND UNLOCK AND TRY AGAIN. NORMALLY STARTED AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. SUBARU CHALKED THIS UP TO SOFTWARE AT MAINTENANCE.
Mfg Campaign: 11397883
Recall Date: Feb 25, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL RAPP SUBARU (3446 BURNET AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13206, (315) 437-2501) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL RAPP SUBARU (3446 BURNET AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13206, (315) 437-2501) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL RAPP SUBARU (3446 BURNET AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13206, (315) 437-2501) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11397279
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
WOKE UP ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2021 TO FIND WINDSHIELD OF OUR 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH A CRACK IN IT FOR NO REASON. WE DIDN'T DRIVE IT AT ALL SINCE FEBRUARY 20TH AND TODAY THE CRACK HAS SPREAD EVEN FURTHER (SEE ATTACHED PICTURE). THIS CRACKED OUT OF THE BLUE WITH NO FORCE TO CAUSE IT AND HAVE NO IDEA WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN. SO I THEN GOOGLED SUBARU WINDSHIELD AND HAVE FOUND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE AND THAT'S WHY I'M INFORMING YOU IT HAS NOW HAPPENED TO US.
Corrective Action:
WOKE UP ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2021 TO FIND WINDSHIELD OF OUR 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH A CRACK IN IT FOR NO REASON. WE DIDN'T DRIVE IT AT ALL SINCE FEBRUARY 20TH AND TODAY THE CRACK HAS SPREAD EVEN FURTHER (SEE ATTACHED PICTURE). THIS CRACKED OUT OF THE BLUE WITH NO FORCE TO CAUSE IT AND HAVE NO IDEA WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN. SO I THEN GOOGLED SUBARU WINDSHIELD AND HAVE FOUND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE AND THAT'S WHY I'M INFORMING YOU IT HAS NOW HAPPENED TO US.
Additional Notes:
WOKE UP ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2021 TO FIND WINDSHIELD OF OUR 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH A CRACK IN IT FOR NO REASON. WE DIDN'T DRIVE IT AT ALL SINCE FEBRUARY 20TH AND TODAY THE CRACK HAS SPREAD EVEN FURTHER (SEE ATTACHED PICTURE). THIS CRACKED OUT OF THE BLUE WITH NO FORCE TO CAUSE IT AND HAVE NO IDEA WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN. SO I THEN GOOGLED SUBARU WINDSHIELD AND HAVE FOUND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE AND THAT'S WHY I'M INFORMING YOU IT HAS NOW HAPPENED TO US.
Mfg Campaign: 11397305
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS CRACKED TWICE SINCE I LEASED IT ON 4/11/2019. THE CRACKS REQUIRE THE WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DRIVER ASSIST FEATURES TO BE RECALIBRATED. EACH CRACKED OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS CRACKED TWICE SINCE I LEASED IT ON 4/11/2019. THE CRACKS REQUIRE THE WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DRIVER ASSIST FEATURES TO BE RECALIBRATED. EACH CRACKED OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS CRACKED TWICE SINCE I LEASED IT ON 4/11/2019. THE CRACKS REQUIRE THE WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DRIVER ASSIST FEATURES TO BE RECALIBRATED. EACH CRACKED OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11397386
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Potential Consequences:
THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS CRACKED TWICE SINCE I LEASED IT ON 4/11/2019. THE CRACKS REQUIRE THE WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DRIVER ASSIST FEATURES TO BE RECALIBRATED. EACH CRACKED OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS CRACKED TWICE SINCE I LEASED IT ON 4/11/2019. THE CRACKS REQUIRE THE WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DRIVER ASSIST FEATURES TO BE RECALIBRATED. EACH CRACKED OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS CRACKED TWICE SINCE I LEASED IT ON 4/11/2019. THE CRACKS REQUIRE THE WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DRIVER ASSIST FEATURES TO BE RECALIBRATED. EACH CRACKED OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11397386
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Potential Consequences:
THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS CRACKED TWICE SINCE I LEASED IT ON 4/11/2019. THE CRACKS REQUIRE THE WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DRIVER ASSIST FEATURES TO BE RECALIBRATED. EACH CRACKED OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS CRACKED TWICE SINCE I LEASED IT ON 4/11/2019. THE CRACKS REQUIRE THE WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DRIVER ASSIST FEATURES TO BE RECALIBRATED. EACH CRACKED OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS CRACKED TWICE SINCE I LEASED IT ON 4/11/2019. THE CRACKS REQUIRE THE WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DRIVER ASSIST FEATURES TO BE RECALIBRATED. EACH CRACKED OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11397386
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
FREQUENT PROBLEMS WITH CAR STARTING DUE TO RUN DOWN BATTERY. WE HAVE HAD BATTERY RELATED SERVICE CALLS FROM AAA ON 7/29/19, 5/23/20, 6/4/20, 12/2/20, 1/23/21, AND 2/10/21. TODAY (2/19/21) THE CAR ONLY STARTED ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT AFTER PUMPING THE GAS A BIT. WE DID NOT CALL AAA BUT MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE SUBARU DEALER. THIS WILL NOT BE OUR FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH THEM. PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS WITH DEALER RELATED TO DIFFICULTY STARTING CAR WERE ON 6/9/20 (WHEN BATTERY WAS REPLACED), 12/22/20, AND 1/15/21. WE HAVE ALSO HAD REPLACEMENT OF A FUEL PUMP THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL, REPLACEMENT OF POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND A BRAKE ISSUE. ALL OF THE ABOVE WERE WHEN CAR WAS ON WARRANTY, AS IT IS STILL IS AS OF THIS WRITING. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 15,500 MILES ON IT.
Corrective Action:
FREQUENT PROBLEMS WITH CAR STARTING DUE TO RUN DOWN BATTERY. WE HAVE HAD BATTERY RELATED SERVICE CALLS FROM AAA ON 7/29/19, 5/23/20, 6/4/20, 12/2/20, 1/23/21, AND 2/10/21. TODAY (2/19/21) THE CAR ONLY STARTED ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT AFTER PUMPING THE GAS A BIT. WE DID NOT CALL AAA BUT MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE SUBARU DEALER. THIS WILL NOT BE OUR FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH THEM. PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS WITH DEALER RELATED TO DIFFICULTY STARTING CAR WERE ON 6/9/20 (WHEN BATTERY WAS REPLACED), 12/22/20, AND 1/15/21. WE HAVE ALSO HAD REPLACEMENT OF A FUEL PUMP THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL, REPLACEMENT OF POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND A BRAKE ISSUE. ALL OF THE ABOVE WERE WHEN CAR WAS ON WARRANTY, AS IT IS STILL IS AS OF THIS WRITING. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 15,500 MILES ON IT.
Additional Notes:
FREQUENT PROBLEMS WITH CAR STARTING DUE TO RUN DOWN BATTERY. WE HAVE HAD BATTERY RELATED SERVICE CALLS FROM AAA ON 7/29/19, 5/23/20, 6/4/20, 12/2/20, 1/23/21, AND 2/10/21. TODAY (2/19/21) THE CAR ONLY STARTED ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT AFTER PUMPING THE GAS A BIT. WE DID NOT CALL AAA BUT MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE SUBARU DEALER. THIS WILL NOT BE OUR FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH THEM. PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS WITH DEALER RELATED TO DIFFICULTY STARTING CAR WERE ON 6/9/20 (WHEN BATTERY WAS REPLACED), 12/22/20, AND 1/15/21. WE HAVE ALSO HAD REPLACEMENT OF A FUEL PUMP THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL, REPLACEMENT OF POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND A BRAKE ISSUE. ALL OF THE ABOVE WERE WHEN CAR WAS ON WARRANTY, AS IT IS STILL IS AS OF THIS WRITING. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 15,500 MILES ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11396927
Recall Date: Feb 19, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WE PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY 2019. BY MAY 2020 WE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. BY THE END OF JANUARY 2021 WE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AGAIN. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. AFTER OWNING THE CAR FOR 19 MONTHS IT ONLY HAS 7,300 MILES ON IT AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN KEPT IN THE GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE.
Corrective Action:
WE PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY 2019. BY MAY 2020 WE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. BY THE END OF JANUARY 2021 WE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AGAIN. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. AFTER OWNING THE CAR FOR 19 MONTHS IT ONLY HAS 7,300 MILES ON IT AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN KEPT IN THE GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE.
Additional Notes:
WE PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY 2019. BY MAY 2020 WE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. BY THE END OF JANUARY 2021 WE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AGAIN. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. AFTER OWNING THE CAR FOR 19 MONTHS IT ONLY HAS 7,300 MILES ON IT AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN KEPT IN THE GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE.
Mfg Campaign: 11397017
Recall Date: Feb 19, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR FREQUENTLY DOES NOT START WHEN FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OCCUR: 1) FEW DAYS OF NON-USE, 2) AFTER SEVERAL SHORT DRIVES, AND, 3) HATCH IS KEPT OPEN FOR 2-3 HOURS. THE ISSUE WAS FIRST NOTICED 8 MONTHS AFTER THE START OF THE LEASE. SINCE THEN, IT HAS OCCURRED MORE FREQUENTLY. THE CAR NEEDS TO BE JUMP STARTED SUGGESTING THE BATTERY IS DRAINED. I HAVE MENTIONED THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND FEW MONTHS BACK THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY UNDER WARRANTY. THE ISSUE HAS STARTED AGAIN.
Corrective Action:
THE CAR FREQUENTLY DOES NOT START WHEN FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OCCUR: 1) FEW DAYS OF NON-USE, 2) AFTER SEVERAL SHORT DRIVES, AND, 3) HATCH IS KEPT OPEN FOR 2-3 HOURS. THE ISSUE WAS FIRST NOTICED 8 MONTHS AFTER THE START OF THE LEASE. SINCE THEN, IT HAS OCCURRED MORE FREQUENTLY. THE CAR NEEDS TO BE JUMP STARTED SUGGESTING THE BATTERY IS DRAINED. I HAVE MENTIONED THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND FEW MONTHS BACK THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY UNDER WARRANTY. THE ISSUE HAS STARTED AGAIN.
Additional Notes:
THE CAR FREQUENTLY DOES NOT START WHEN FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OCCUR: 1) FEW DAYS OF NON-USE, 2) AFTER SEVERAL SHORT DRIVES, AND, 3) HATCH IS KEPT OPEN FOR 2-3 HOURS. THE ISSUE WAS FIRST NOTICED 8 MONTHS AFTER THE START OF THE LEASE. SINCE THEN, IT HAS OCCURRED MORE FREQUENTLY. THE CAR NEEDS TO BE JUMP STARTED SUGGESTING THE BATTERY IS DRAINED. I HAVE MENTIONED THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND FEW MONTHS BACK THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY UNDER WARRANTY. THE ISSUE HAS STARTED AGAIN.
Mfg Campaign: 11396335
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
SINCE MAY OF 2019 WE HAVE HAD THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED AND EYESIGHT CALIBRATED 5 TIMES. WE DRIVE THE SAME ROUTE WITH BOTH VEHICLES (OTHER IS NOT SUBARU) AND NO DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST 6 YEARS NOW.
Corrective Action:
SINCE MAY OF 2019 WE HAVE HAD THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED AND EYESIGHT CALIBRATED 5 TIMES. WE DRIVE THE SAME ROUTE WITH BOTH VEHICLES (OTHER IS NOT SUBARU) AND NO DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST 6 YEARS NOW.
Additional Notes:
SINCE MAY OF 2019 WE HAVE HAD THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED AND EYESIGHT CALIBRATED 5 TIMES. WE DRIVE THE SAME ROUTE WITH BOTH VEHICLES (OTHER IS NOT SUBARU) AND NO DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST 6 YEARS NOW.
Mfg Campaign: 11396341
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2021
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