Vehicle recall 18V772000 · November 1, 2018
Subaru Impreza, Subaru BRZ and 2 more models
The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V772000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 1, 2018
- Filed by
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WTY-84
- Owner notification
- December 26, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 165,534
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Scion FR-S (2013): 2013
- Subaru BRZ (2013): 2013
- Subaru Impreza (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
- Subaru XV CrossTrek (2013): 2013
Has your Scion been repaired?
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