2012-2014 Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ and others recall: engine
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 1, 2018. It covers about 165,534 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 165,534
- reported
- Nov 1, 2018
- owners notified
- Dec 26, 2018
- related complaints
- 382
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V772000
Affected vehicles
- Scion FR-S 2013 2013
- Subaru BRZ 2013 2013
- Subaru Impreza 2012-2014 201220132014
- Subaru XV Crosstrek 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 382 complaints about engine problems.
2013 Scion FR-S2013 Subaru BRZ2012 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Questions about recall 18V772000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ and others engine?
Yes. Recall 18V772000, reported on November 1, 2018, covers about 165,534 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V772000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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