NHTSA recall 19V149000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 19V149000 |
| Manufacturer's number | WUE-90 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Reported | 2019-02-28 |
| Owners notified | 2019-04-15 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Units potentially affected | 1303530 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2020 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2020-10-15 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 1303530 |
| Reported remedied | 993791 (76%) |
| Reported unreachable | 974 |
| Reported removed | 34370 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2020 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
What can happen
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Notes
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.
| 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK | Built 2012-05-17 to 2017-06-13. |
|---|---|
| 2014 SUBARU CROSSTREK | Built 2012-05-17 to 2017-06-13. |
| 2015 SUBARU CROSSTREK | Built 2012-05-17 to 2017-06-13. |
| 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK | Built 2012-05-17 to 2017-06-13. |
| 2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK | Built 2012-05-17 to 2017-06-13. |
| 2014 SUBARU FORESTER | Built 2012-12-18 to 2016-04-28. |
| 2015 SUBARU FORESTER | Built 2012-12-18 to 2016-04-28. |
| 2016 SUBARU FORESTER | Built 2012-12-18 to 2016-04-28. |
| 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-04-26 to 2016-10-28. |
| 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-04-26 to 2016-10-28. |
| 2010 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-04-26 to 2016-10-28. |
| 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-04-26 to 2016-10-28. |
| 2012 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-04-26 to 2016-10-28. |
| 2013 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-04-26 to 2016-10-28. |
| 2014 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-04-26 to 2016-10-28. |
| 2015 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-04-26 to 2016-10-28. |
| 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-04-26 to 2016-10-28. |
| 2008 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-04-26 to 2014-01-15. |
| 2009 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-04-26 to 2014-01-15. |
| 2010 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-04-26 to 2014-01-15. |
| 2011 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-04-26 to 2014-01-15. |
| 2012 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-04-26 to 2014-01-15. |
| 2013 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-04-26 to 2014-01-15. |
| 2014 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-04-26 to 2014-01-15. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| TechTIPS | 2023-05-08. Service bulletin. Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter |
|---|---|
| WUE-90 tool | 2019-08-06. Service bulletin. SOA has received multiple requests for additional 83399Fj000rt BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH tools and now has sufficient stock to allow retailers to place orders for single tools. |
| WUE-90 | 2019-05-28. Service bulletin. 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. |
| WUE-90R | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. 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. |
| 07-128-18R | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. This Service Information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above to set and result in the related system?s warning lamp to illuminate. |
| 06-55-16R | 2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EXCLUDES HYBRID MODELS. This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (BLS) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. In the event a product containing silicone is used to lubricate the BLS or for other purposes in the area around the switch, a non-conductive coating may develop over time on the internal electrical contacts and affect operation of the switch. On / Off signal output from the BLS is critical for proper operation of various systems on the vehicle. When the switch does not operate properly, warning lamps illuminate and DTCs are stored. A table with BLS-related DTCs and additional information is provided in the Service Procedure information. A photo of the switch changes is shown below. This bulletin also provides a diagnostic and adjustment procedure to be used when diagnosing brake light switch-related DTCs. |
| 06-55-16R | 2017-09-14. Service bulletin. This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (BLS) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. In the event a product containing silicone is used to lubricate the BLS or for other purposes in the area around the switch, a non-conductive coating may develop over time on the internal electrical contacts and affect operation of the switch. On / Off signal output from the BLS is critical for proper operation of various systems on the vehicle. When the switch does not operate properly, warning lamps illuminate and DTCs are stored. A table with BLS-related DTCs and additional information is provided in the Service Procedure information. A photo of the switch changes is shown below. This bulletin also provides a diagnostic and adjustment procedure to be used when diagnosing brake light switch-related DTCs. |
| 06-46-14R | 2017-03-03. 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. |
| 06-46-14 | 2016-11-21. Service bulletin. REVISED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE FOR DTCS C1531 AND C0054 |
| SB-06-48-15 | 2016-02-19. Service bulletin. SUBARU: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO REDUCE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER ILLUMINATION, A CHANGE IN DESIGN FOR STOP LIGHT SWITCH FOR ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP. MODELS 2012-14 IMPREZA, XV CROSSTREK (EXCEPT HYBRID), 2008-14 WRX, STI, 2014 FORESTER. *PE |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.