Subaru of America, Inc.: Structure
Subaru of America, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Jun 26, 2019 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 2,107. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.
2 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Legacy | 123 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Subaru Outback | 1,036 | 3 | 2 | 24 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 19V493000.
Full record for the 2019 Subaru Legacy → · Recalls carrying a do-not-drive advisory → · Where this data comes from →