NHTSA campaign 23V080000 · Part 573 safety recall report

Subaru of America, Inc.: Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Subaru of America, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Feb 14, 2023 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 8,413. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.

The defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.

The risk

A 12-Volt battery that is unable to recharge can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-23.

4 model years covered

Newest first

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls
2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid	0	1
2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid	1	1
2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid	0	1
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid	0	1

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 23V080000.

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