NHTSA recall 20V189000
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) |
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| Campaign number | 20V189000 |
| Manufacturer's number | WRC-20 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Reported | 2020-03-31 |
| Owners notified | 2020-04-15 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
| Units potentially affected | 4862 |
| Part numbers | 64660FL360VH, 64660FL370VH |
| Report | Annual report 3, for 2024 quarter 2 to 2025 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2025-04-22 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 4862 |
| Reported remedied | 4483 (92%) |
| Reported unreachable | 19 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2025 quarter 1, 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 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
What can happen
In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC-20.
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.
| 2019 SUBARU CROSSTREK | Built 2019-08-22 to 2019-09-13. |
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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
| 17-21-25 | 2025-09-02. Service bulletin. This Bulletin announces the availability of a new part Extender Belt. This is for customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seat belt. |
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| WRC-20R | 2022-08-02. Service bulletin. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019MY Crosstrek vehicles to replace the LH and RH Rear Seat Lap-Shoulder Seatbelt Assemblies. |
| WRA-20R | 2022-07-07. Service bulletin. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the LH and RH Rear Seat Lap-Shoulder Seat Belt Assemblies in certain 2019MY Crosstrek vehicles. |
| 12-203-16R | 2022-06-03. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame. |
| 12-203-16R | 2021-09-03. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame. |
| 12-203-16R | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame. |
| 12-203-16R | 2021-01-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame. |
| 12-203-16R | 2021-01-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame. |
| 12-203-16R | 2020-06-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame. |
| Subarunet Announ | 2020-05-04. Service bulletin. Owner Notification: WRC-20 - 2019 MY Crosstrek Rear LH/RH Seat Belt Replacement. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.