Subaru is recalling approximately 877,000 vehicles in the United States in two separate recalls.
Embroiled in the first recall are 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester models. Investigations from Subaru recently discovered that there is a larger than expected gap between the rear stabilizer bracket and the vehicle body. The Japanese automaker says this if such a gap exists, a portion of the bolt axial force may be used to close this gap but if the torque applied to the bolt is at the lower limit of the specification, it may not properly secure the bracket and may eventually loosen.
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2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek models involved in the recall were produced between May 9, 2017 and May 29, 2019 while 2019 Crosstrek Hybrids were manufactured between September 11, 2018 and May 7, 2019. Finally, 2019 Forester models involved in the recall were built between July 4, 2018 and Jun 3, 2019. All told, the recall impacts 408,271 vehicles. Subaru dealerships will resolve the issue by retorquing the bolt to specification or fitting a new bolt.
The second recall involves 2017-2019 Impreza models built between July 1, 2016 and June 17, 2019 and 2018-2019 Crosstreks built between May 9, 2017 and May 8, 2019. A total of 466,205 vehicles are included in the recall.
In this case, Subaru has discovered that due to improper programming of the Engine Control Module (ECM), the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is turned off. Subaru dealers will reprogram the ECM to fix the issue and if necessary, will also replace the ignition coils.
