NHTSA recall 19V297000
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 | 19V297000 |
| Manufacturer's number | WUF-91 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Reported | 2019-04-11 |
| Owners notified | 2019-05-10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Units potentially affected | 511 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2020 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2020-10-15 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 511 |
| Reported remedied | 319 (62%) |
| Reported unreachable | 1 |
| Reported removed | 12 |
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 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
What can happen
The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
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.
| 2009 SUBARU FORESTER | Built 2008-01-16 to 2012-11-05. |
|---|---|
| 2010 SUBARU FORESTER | Built 2008-01-16 to 2012-11-05. |
| 2011 SUBARU FORESTER | Built 2008-01-16 to 2012-11-05. |
| 2012 SUBARU FORESTER | Built 2008-01-16 to 2012-11-05. |
| 2013 SUBARU FORESTER | Built 2008-01-16 to 2012-11-05. |
| 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-07-03 to 2011-05-11. |
| 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-07-03 to 2011-05-11. |
| 2010 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-07-03 to 2011-05-11. |
| 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2007-07-03 to 2011-05-11. |
| 2005 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 2004-04-09 to 2005-06-01. |
| 2006 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 2004-04-09 to 2005-06-01. |
| 2007 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 2004-05-11 to 2014-05-13. |
| 2008 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 2004-05-11 to 2014-05-13. |
| 2009 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 2004-05-11 to 2014-05-13. |
| 2010 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 2004-05-11 to 2014-05-13. |
| 2011 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 2004-05-11 to 2014-05-13. |
| 2012 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 2004-05-11 to 2014-05-13. |
| 2013 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 2004-05-11 to 2014-05-13. |
| 2014 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 2004-05-11 to 2014-05-13. |
| 2005 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 2004-03-11 to 2014-04-30. |
| 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 2004-03-11 to 2014-04-30. |
| 2007 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 2004-03-11 to 2014-04-30. |
| 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 2004-03-11 to 2014-04-30. |
| 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 2004-03-11 to 2014-04-30. |
| 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 2004-03-11 to 2014-04-30. |
| 2011 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 2004-03-11 to 2014-04-30. |
| 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 2004-03-11 to 2014-04-30. |
| 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 2004-03-11 to 2014-04-30. |
| 2014 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 2004-03-11 to 2014-04-30. |
| 2006 SUBARU TRIBECA | Built 2005-04-26 to 2007-10-11. |
| 2007 SUBARU TRIBECA | Built 2005-04-26 to 2007-10-11. |
| 2008 SUBARU TRIBECA | Built 2005-04-26 to 2007-10-11. |
| 2008 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-09-08 to 2014-01-14. |
| 2009 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-09-08 to 2014-01-14. |
| 2010 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-09-08 to 2014-01-14. |
| 2011 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-09-08 to 2014-01-14. |
| 2012 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-09-08 to 2014-01-14. |
| 2013 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-09-08 to 2014-01-14. |
| 2014 SUBARU WRX | Built 2007-09-08 to 2014-01-14. |
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
| 0116809R | 2023-03-13. Service bulletin. Replacement Key and Immobilizer info |
|---|---|
| Recall Campaign | 2023-03-13. Service bulletin. Optional Genuine Subaru Remote Engine Starter Transmitter fobs |
| 0116809R | 2023-03-06. Service bulletin. Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info |
| WUF-91 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. Owner Notification, Owners will be notified by first class mail on May 10, 2019. Owners with a valid email address on file will also be notified by email. Subaru retailers with affected vehicles will receive an affected VIN list from their Zone Office prior to owner notification. Service, Parts, and Claim Instructions Detailed service, parts, and claim information is available in the WUF-91 Product Campaign Bulletin on STIS. A copy of the owner notification is included at the end of the bulletin. |
| WUF-91R | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall. |
| WUF-91-041219 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. New Subaru Safety Recall: WUF-91 Replacement Ignition Switch Recall Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.