NHTSA Campaign 18V772000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Issued by Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported Nov 1, 2018 · 165,534 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SCION FR-S 2013 165,534
SUBARU BRZ 2013 165,534
SUBARU IMPREZA 2012 165,534
SUBARU IMPREZA 2013 165,534
SUBARU IMPREZA 2014 165,534
SUBARU XV CROSSTREK 2013 165,534

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V772000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.