Vehicle recall 19V297000 · April 11, 2019
Subaru Legacy, Outback and 4 more models
The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.
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 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
- Consequence
- The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
- 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
- 19V297000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 11, 2019
- Filed by
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WUF-91
- Owner notification
- May 10, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 511
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Forester (2009-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Subaru Impreza (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Subaru Legacy (2005-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Subaru Outback (2005-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Subaru Tribeca (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Subaru WRX (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Has your Subaru been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Subaru dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.