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US recalls (4)
Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Engine and engine cooling: engine
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 and remedy
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.
Electrical system
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
Equipment
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Electrical
2019-04-18 · campaign 2019-191 · 100 vehicles
Issue:
A problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “ON” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also cause the airbag system not to work properly in a crash.
Note: This is a voluntary service campaign that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This problem only affects certain parts used for replacement of original parts.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injuries.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary.
Brakes
2019-03-01 · campaign 2019-104
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the brake lamp switch could fail. This would cause the brake lamps not to turn on when the brakes are applied. Depending on the model, this could cause an inability to shift from park or to start using the push-button ignition. This may also cause problems with the following: anti-lock brake system (ABS), vehicle dynamics control (VDC), and/or Eyesight system.
Safety Risk:
If the brake lights do not work, a following driver may not to recognize that a vehicle ahead is braking, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the brake lamp switch replaced.
Engine
2018-11-02 · campaign 2018-606
On certain vehicles, the engine valve springs could fracture, causing an engine failure or a stall with an inability to restart. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine valve springs. Note: A driver may notice abnormal noise and/or vibration prior to an engine failure or stalling.
Accessories
2013-02-25 · campaign 2013-063
On certain vehicles equipped with a dealer-installed accessory remote engine starter, if the fob is dropped, movement of the internal battery retaining clip may occur and cause damage to a component on the printed circuit board. Under this condition, the fob may transmit an engine start (or stop) request without the user pressing the button. If the vehicle is in range and receives the request, the engine may start and run for up to 15 minutes (or until a stop request is received). The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If that occurs when the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, such as a garage, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up, which could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. Correction: Dealers will replace the remote engine starter fob.
Owner complaints (251)
Owners filed 251 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport (13 crashes, 7 fires, 4 injuries reported). Among 35 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 56).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 79 | |
| Engine | 75 | |
| Electrical system | 34 | |
| Power train | 23 | |
| Service brakes | 23 | |
| Unknown or other | 21 | |
| Steering | 14 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2013 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2013 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Impreza AWD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Impreza AWD 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Impreza AWD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Impreza AWD 2.5 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Impreza Wagon AWD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Impreza Wagon AWD 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Impreza Wagon AWD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Impreza Wagon AWD 2.5 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
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