Recall 18V772000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Report Date
20181101
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 SUBARU IMPREZA
2013 SCION FR-S
2013 SUBARU BRZ
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA
2013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK
2014 SUBARU IMPREZA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.