2021-2023 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester and others recall: park/neutral start interlock switch
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 9, 2023. It covers about 95,830 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 95,830
- reported
- Nov 9, 2023
- owners notified
- Jan 8, 2024
- related complaints
- 56
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V755000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Crosstrek 2021 2021
- Subaru Forester 2022 2022
- Subaru Legacy 2021-2023 202120222023
- Subaru Outback 2021-2023 202120222023
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 56 complaints about transmission problems.
2021 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Outback
Questions about recall 23V755000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2023 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester and others park/neutral start interlock switch?
Yes. Recall 23V755000, reported on November 9, 2023, covers about 95,830 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V755000?
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.
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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