Vehicle recall 21V264000 · April 15, 2021
Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek
The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
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 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
- Consequence
- A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.
- 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
- 21V264000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 15, 2021
- Filed by
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WRE-21
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 466,205
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software; Electrical system › Ignition; Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Crosstrek (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Subaru Impreza (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
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