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Service bulletin WUE-90R

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10161815
Published by NHTSA2019-07-01
Manufacturer's numberWUE-90R
Manufacturer's date2019-05-08
NHTSA componentSERVICE BRAKES

NHTSA's summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Brakes

Vehicles listed
SUBARU CROSSTREK2012 to 2015
SUBARU CROSSTREK2016, 2017
SUBARU FORESTER2014, 2015, 2016
SUBARU IMPREZA2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
SUBARU WRX2008 to 2014

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20191042019-03-01. Brakes
14V8300002014-12-31. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
20145862014-12-22. Brakes
20142232014-06-12. Brakes
14V3110002014-06-10. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
20114142011-11-29. Brakes
11V5620002011-11-29. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
WQQ-52R2025-06-03. Service bulletin. "The repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin as been updated, the WQQ-52 recall will involve applying additional anti-corrosion material to the four-way (2-2 way) joint connector area of the brake line system on Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles previously repaired under the WQK-47 (14V-311) brake line corrosion recall prior tothe December 23, 2014 WQK-47 recall bulletin revision."
06-90-242024-07-01. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed to reduce unnecessary brake caliper replacement.
WQK47-12023-04-24. Service bulletin. Brake Line Corrosion
WQK47-22023-04-24. Service bulletin. New Subaru Recall Campaign: Brake Line Corrosion WQK?47
1112412R2023-04-17. Service bulletin. Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle, Cam Position
0646142023-04-03. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides a revised adjustment procedure to be used when diagnosing Brake Light Switch (BLS) -related DTCs C1531 and/or C0054. If the BLS is out of adjustment, the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp may illuminate.
064412R2023-03-20. Service bulletin. Diagnosis of DTCs C1249, C1531 and C0054
16-112-18R2021-11-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
Subarunet Announ2021-11-02. Service bulletin. (Subaru Retailers) As part of Subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the CVT Parking Switch for certain 2015-2018 MY Legacy, Outback, 2012-2018 MY Impreza, 2013-2018 MY Crosstrek, 2015-2018 MY WRX and 2014-2018MY Forester vehicles.
Subarunet Announ2021-11-02. Service bulletin. (Owner Letter) As part of Subaru of America’s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicle’s CVT Parking Brake Switch.