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NHTSA Safety Recalls

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Recalls

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.

A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Subaru Crosstrek built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.

1 recall on the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

NHTSA 23V755000
The defect
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
The risk
An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

Reported September 11, 2023 by Subaru of America, Inc.

Checking your own car

A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2021 Subaru Crosstrek built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.

Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.

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