SUBARU OUTBACK 2020

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

51 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Subaru Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V227000 SAFETY RECALL
118.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2024
Safety Issue:

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

Potential Risk:
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local SUBARU dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: WRA-24
Notice Date: Feb 3, 2025
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2024
Subaru Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V485000 SAFETY RECALL
182 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 8, 2022
Safety Issue:

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

Potential Risk:
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local SUBARU dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: WRK-22
Notice Date: Aug 24, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 8, 2022
Subaru Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V955000 SAFETY RECALL
198.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2021
Safety Issue:

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

Potential Risk:
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local SUBARU dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: WRK-21
Notice Date: Aug 19, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V587000 SAFETY RECALL
176K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2021
Safety Issue:

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Potential Risk:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local SUBARU dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: WRG-21
Notice Date: Sep 24, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2021
Subaru Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V766000 SAFETY RECALL
7.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 10, 2020
Safety Issue:

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation. The August 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff intermittently. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Potential Risk:
The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software and, if necessary, replace the Cockpit Control Module, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-20.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local SUBARU dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: WRH-20
Notice Date: Jan 22, 2021
Recall Date: Dec 10, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V664000 SAFETY RECALL
3.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2019
Safety Issue:

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.

Potential Risk:
A missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replace the hardware or brake pedal assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUL-97.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local SUBARU dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: WUL-97
Notice Date: Oct 1, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2019

Consumer Complaints

1.1K Complaints
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11350832 Other
Aug 23, 2020
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED BY DRIVES SIDE FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SATELLITE SHOP TO REPAIR THE APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH CRACK ON THE WINDSHIELD AFTER REPAIR DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES AND CRACK EXTENDED APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES. SINCE SATURDAY AUGUST 22 WITH VEHICLE STATIONARY ON RESIDENCE DRIVEWAY THE CRACK HAS EXTENDED PAST THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION AND THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. *LN *DL

Corrective Action:

THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED BY DRIVES SIDE FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SATELLITE SHOP TO REPAIR THE APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH CRACK ON THE WINDSHIELD AFTER REPAIR DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES AND CRACK EXTENDED APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES. SINCE SATURDAY AUGUST 22 WITH VEHICLE STATIONARY ON RESIDENCE DRIVEWAY THE CRACK HAS EXTENDED PAST THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION AND THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. *LN *DL

Additional Notes:

THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED BY DRIVES SIDE FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SATELLITE SHOP TO REPAIR THE APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH CRACK ON THE WINDSHIELD AFTER REPAIR DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES AND CRACK EXTENDED APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES. SINCE SATURDAY AUGUST 22 WITH VEHICLE STATIONARY ON RESIDENCE DRIVEWAY THE CRACK HAS EXTENDED PAST THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION AND THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. *LN *DL

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11350832
Notice Date: Aug 23, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11350771 Other
Aug 22, 2020
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH, OUR WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXPERIENCED A "BULLSEYE" DEFECT WITHOUT ANY SOUND OF A PROJECTILE HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. WHILE CONTINUING TO DRIVE WITHIN 10 MINUTES, THIS DEFECT THEN "CRACKED" FURTHER EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS COVERING ROUGHLY A 15 INCH SPAN. OUR DEALER, NORTH COUNTRY IMPORTS, 616 QUAKER ROAD, QUEENSBURY, NY, WAS CONTACTED. THEY STATED THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY HISTORY OF THE 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK HAVING A WINDSHIELD ISSUE. ONLINE WE WERE ABLE TO FIND THAT THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REGARDING THIS. WE PURCHASED THE CAR 2 WEEKS PRIOR THIS INCIDENT. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE WE WERE NOT TOLD OF ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH THE WINDSHIELD AND WERE NOT ASKED TO SIGN ANY WAIVER CONCERNING THE LAWSUIT. ALTHOUGH THE DEALER HAS COVERAGE FOR WINDSHIELD REPAIR, "SUBARU EQUITY SHIELD OPTIMUM VEHICLE PROTECTION", WE WERE NOT OFFERED THIS PROTECTION AT THE TIME OF SALE. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALER WE WERE DEALT WITH IN A HOSTILE MANNER BY THE MANAGER WHO WOULD NOT DISCLOSE HIS NAME BEFORE HANGING UP ON US. PRIOR TO TERMINATING THE CALL HE REITERATED THAT HE WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY KNOWN DEFECT IN THE WINDSHIELDS AND REFERRED US TO OUR INSURANCE COMPANY.

Corrective Action:

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH, OUR WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXPERIENCED A "BULLSEYE" DEFECT WITHOUT ANY SOUND OF A PROJECTILE HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. WHILE CONTINUING TO DRIVE WITHIN 10 MINUTES, THIS DEFECT THEN "CRACKED" FURTHER EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS COVERING ROUGHLY A 15 INCH SPAN. OUR DEALER, NORTH COUNTRY IMPORTS, 616 QUAKER ROAD, QUEENSBURY, NY, WAS CONTACTED. THEY STATED THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY HISTORY OF THE 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK HAVING A WINDSHIELD ISSUE. ONLINE WE WERE ABLE TO FIND THAT THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REGARDING THIS. WE PURCHASED THE CAR 2 WEEKS PRIOR THIS INCIDENT. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE WE WERE NOT TOLD OF ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH THE WINDSHIELD AND WERE NOT ASKED TO SIGN ANY WAIVER CONCERNING THE LAWSUIT. ALTHOUGH THE DEALER HAS COVERAGE FOR WINDSHIELD REPAIR, "SUBARU EQUITY SHIELD OPTIMUM VEHICLE PROTECTION", WE WERE NOT OFFERED THIS PROTECTION AT THE TIME OF SALE. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALER WE WERE DEALT WITH IN A HOSTILE MANNER BY THE MANAGER WHO WOULD NOT DISCLOSE HIS NAME BEFORE HANGING UP ON US. PRIOR TO TERMINATING THE CALL HE REITERATED THAT HE WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY KNOWN DEFECT IN THE WINDSHIELDS AND REFERRED US TO OUR INSURANCE COMPANY.

Additional Notes:

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH, OUR WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXPERIENCED A "BULLSEYE" DEFECT WITHOUT ANY SOUND OF A PROJECTILE HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. WHILE CONTINUING TO DRIVE WITHIN 10 MINUTES, THIS DEFECT THEN "CRACKED" FURTHER EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS COVERING ROUGHLY A 15 INCH SPAN. OUR DEALER, NORTH COUNTRY IMPORTS, 616 QUAKER ROAD, QUEENSBURY, NY, WAS CONTACTED. THEY STATED THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY HISTORY OF THE 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK HAVING A WINDSHIELD ISSUE. ONLINE WE WERE ABLE TO FIND THAT THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REGARDING THIS. WE PURCHASED THE CAR 2 WEEKS PRIOR THIS INCIDENT. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE WE WERE NOT TOLD OF ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH THE WINDSHIELD AND WERE NOT ASKED TO SIGN ANY WAIVER CONCERNING THE LAWSUIT. ALTHOUGH THE DEALER HAS COVERAGE FOR WINDSHIELD REPAIR, "SUBARU EQUITY SHIELD OPTIMUM VEHICLE PROTECTION", WE WERE NOT OFFERED THIS PROTECTION AT THE TIME OF SALE. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALER WE WERE DEALT WITH IN A HOSTILE MANNER BY THE MANAGER WHO WOULD NOT DISCLOSE HIS NAME BEFORE HANGING UP ON US. PRIOR TO TERMINATING THE CALL HE REITERATED THAT HE WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY KNOWN DEFECT IN THE WINDSHIELDS AND REFERRED US TO OUR INSURANCE COMPANY.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11350771
Notice Date: Aug 22, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11350471 Other
Aug 20, 2020
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35 TO 40MPH APPROACHING A STOPPED INTERSECTION (RED LIGHT) I TRIED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE BY BRAKING AND COULD NOT LOCATE THE BRAKE PETAL. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND MOVED IT TO THE LEFT AT THE SAME LEVEL IN AN EFFORT TO FIND THE BRAKE PETAL. MY FOOT DID NOT HIT THE PETAL. I AGAIN MOVED MY FOOT FROM RIGHT TO LEFT HIGHER THAN LOWER AND STILL DID NOT FIND A BRAKE PETAL. I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING FORWARD. WHILE I WAS APPROACHING THE STOPPED LINES OF TRAFFIC THE VEHICLES' (EYE-SIGHT) FEATURE FAILED TO OPERATE AND WARN ME OR START BRAKING THE VEHICLE AS I SWERVED AROUND THEM TO AVOID A COLLISION. HAVING AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT, I IMMEDIATELY PUSHED THE VEHICLES' (STARTER PUSH BUTTON) TO SUCH OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A STOP. I NOTED IMMEDIATELY THAT THE BRAKE PETAL HAD REAPPEARED. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAD 1860 MI OF USE AT THE TIME. THE (ACTIVE CURSE) WAS SET FOR 40MPH, BUT NOT ENGAGED. THE (AUTO START/STOP) FUNCTION WAS TURNED OFF. THE (AUTO VEHICLE HOLD) FUNCTION WAS TURNED ON. AFTER A REVIEW OF THE BLACK BOX DATA AND THE PHYSICAL VEHICLE, THE DEALERSHIP AND SUBARU AMERICA INVESTIGATIONS, THEY DETERMINED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THEY COULD NOT ACCOUNT FOR THE MISSING BRAKE PETAL OR WHY THE (EYE-SIGHT FUNCTION) DID NOT ENGAGE AND WARN ME TO BRAKE OR START APPLYING THE BRAKES ITSELF.

Corrective Action:

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35 TO 40MPH APPROACHING A STOPPED INTERSECTION (RED LIGHT) I TRIED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE BY BRAKING AND COULD NOT LOCATE THE BRAKE PETAL. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND MOVED IT TO THE LEFT AT THE SAME LEVEL IN AN EFFORT TO FIND THE BRAKE PETAL. MY FOOT DID NOT HIT THE PETAL. I AGAIN MOVED MY FOOT FROM RIGHT TO LEFT HIGHER THAN LOWER AND STILL DID NOT FIND A BRAKE PETAL. I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING FORWARD. WHILE I WAS APPROACHING THE STOPPED LINES OF TRAFFIC THE VEHICLES' (EYE-SIGHT) FEATURE FAILED TO OPERATE AND WARN ME OR START BRAKING THE VEHICLE AS I SWERVED AROUND THEM TO AVOID A COLLISION. HAVING AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT, I IMMEDIATELY PUSHED THE VEHICLES' (STARTER PUSH BUTTON) TO SUCH OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A STOP. I NOTED IMMEDIATELY THAT THE BRAKE PETAL HAD REAPPEARED. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAD 1860 MI OF USE AT THE TIME. THE (ACTIVE CURSE) WAS SET FOR 40MPH, BUT NOT ENGAGED. THE (AUTO START/STOP) FUNCTION WAS TURNED OFF. THE (AUTO VEHICLE HOLD) FUNCTION WAS TURNED ON. AFTER A REVIEW OF THE BLACK BOX DATA AND THE PHYSICAL VEHICLE, THE DEALERSHIP AND SUBARU AMERICA INVESTIGATIONS, THEY DETERMINED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THEY COULD NOT ACCOUNT FOR THE MISSING BRAKE PETAL OR WHY THE (EYE-SIGHT FUNCTION) DID NOT ENGAGE AND WARN ME TO BRAKE OR START APPLYING THE BRAKES ITSELF.

Additional Notes:

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35 TO 40MPH APPROACHING A STOPPED INTERSECTION (RED LIGHT) I TRIED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE BY BRAKING AND COULD NOT LOCATE THE BRAKE PETAL. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND MOVED IT TO THE LEFT AT THE SAME LEVEL IN AN EFFORT TO FIND THE BRAKE PETAL. MY FOOT DID NOT HIT THE PETAL. I AGAIN MOVED MY FOOT FROM RIGHT TO LEFT HIGHER THAN LOWER AND STILL DID NOT FIND A BRAKE PETAL. I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING FORWARD. WHILE I WAS APPROACHING THE STOPPED LINES OF TRAFFIC THE VEHICLES' (EYE-SIGHT) FEATURE FAILED TO OPERATE AND WARN ME OR START BRAKING THE VEHICLE AS I SWERVED AROUND THEM TO AVOID A COLLISION. HAVING AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT, I IMMEDIATELY PUSHED THE VEHICLES' (STARTER PUSH BUTTON) TO SUCH OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CAME TO A STOP. I NOTED IMMEDIATELY THAT THE BRAKE PETAL HAD REAPPEARED. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAD 1860 MI OF USE AT THE TIME. THE (ACTIVE CURSE) WAS SET FOR 40MPH, BUT NOT ENGAGED. THE (AUTO START/STOP) FUNCTION WAS TURNED OFF. THE (AUTO VEHICLE HOLD) FUNCTION WAS TURNED ON. AFTER A REVIEW OF THE BLACK BOX DATA AND THE PHYSICAL VEHICLE, THE DEALERSHIP AND SUBARU AMERICA INVESTIGATIONS, THEY DETERMINED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THEY COULD NOT ACCOUNT FOR THE MISSING BRAKE PETAL OR WHY THE (EYE-SIGHT FUNCTION) DID NOT ENGAGE AND WARN ME TO BRAKE OR START APPLYING THE BRAKES ITSELF.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11350471
Notice Date: Aug 20, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 20, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11350186 Other
Aug 19, 2020
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN MY NEW 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH ABOUT 2200 MILES ON A FRESHLY SLURRY-COATED ROAD I SAW A SMALL PEBBLE SIZED OBJECT TOSSED IN THE AIR BY THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND LAND JUST INSIDE THE EDGE OF THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS A SHARP POP - LIKE A .22 - AND A 4 INCH CRACK APPEARED. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE HOME AND THE CRACK APPEARED TO BE STABLE. I PARKED THE CAR AND GOT SOME REST. 9 HOURS LATER I WENT OUTSIDE AND FOUND THE CRACK HAD PROGRESSED TO THE CENTER OF MY WINDSHIELD. WHEN I CAME UPON THIS SITE I DECIDED TO DOCUMENT THE INCIDENT IN AN EFFORT TO WARN OTHERS THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AND SUBARU SHOULD BE TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY.

Corrective Action:

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN MY NEW 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH ABOUT 2200 MILES ON A FRESHLY SLURRY-COATED ROAD I SAW A SMALL PEBBLE SIZED OBJECT TOSSED IN THE AIR BY THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND LAND JUST INSIDE THE EDGE OF THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS A SHARP POP - LIKE A .22 - AND A 4 INCH CRACK APPEARED. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE HOME AND THE CRACK APPEARED TO BE STABLE. I PARKED THE CAR AND GOT SOME REST. 9 HOURS LATER I WENT OUTSIDE AND FOUND THE CRACK HAD PROGRESSED TO THE CENTER OF MY WINDSHIELD. WHEN I CAME UPON THIS SITE I DECIDED TO DOCUMENT THE INCIDENT IN AN EFFORT TO WARN OTHERS THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AND SUBARU SHOULD BE TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY.

Additional Notes:

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN MY NEW 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH ABOUT 2200 MILES ON A FRESHLY SLURRY-COATED ROAD I SAW A SMALL PEBBLE SIZED OBJECT TOSSED IN THE AIR BY THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND LAND JUST INSIDE THE EDGE OF THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS A SHARP POP - LIKE A .22 - AND A 4 INCH CRACK APPEARED. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE HOME AND THE CRACK APPEARED TO BE STABLE. I PARKED THE CAR AND GOT SOME REST. 9 HOURS LATER I WENT OUTSIDE AND FOUND THE CRACK HAD PROGRESSED TO THE CENTER OF MY WINDSHIELD. WHEN I CAME UPON THIS SITE I DECIDED TO DOCUMENT THE INCIDENT IN AN EFFORT TO WARN OTHERS THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AND SUBARU SHOULD BE TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11350186
Notice Date: Aug 19, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11350336 Other
Aug 19, 2020
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

A TINY ROCK CHIP TURNED INTO A LARGE CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD. THE CHIP HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ANY HIGHWAY SPEEDS BUT WAS VERY MINOR. WHILE DRIVING THE SAME DAYS, SAME TRIP A LARGE CRACK DEVELOPED WITH THE FOLLOWING HOUR AND CONTINUES TO GROW. ALL WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS NEWER CAR WITH ONLY 11K MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD A TINY CHIP ON WINDSHIELD END UP BEING A HUGE CRACK THAT KEEPS GROWING ALL WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF DRIVING ON THE SAME DAY/TRIP.

Corrective Action:

A TINY ROCK CHIP TURNED INTO A LARGE CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD. THE CHIP HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ANY HIGHWAY SPEEDS BUT WAS VERY MINOR. WHILE DRIVING THE SAME DAYS, SAME TRIP A LARGE CRACK DEVELOPED WITH THE FOLLOWING HOUR AND CONTINUES TO GROW. ALL WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS NEWER CAR WITH ONLY 11K MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD A TINY CHIP ON WINDSHIELD END UP BEING A HUGE CRACK THAT KEEPS GROWING ALL WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF DRIVING ON THE SAME DAY/TRIP.

Additional Notes:

A TINY ROCK CHIP TURNED INTO A LARGE CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD. THE CHIP HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ANY HIGHWAY SPEEDS BUT WAS VERY MINOR. WHILE DRIVING THE SAME DAYS, SAME TRIP A LARGE CRACK DEVELOPED WITH THE FOLLOWING HOUR AND CONTINUES TO GROW. ALL WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS NEWER CAR WITH ONLY 11K MILES. I HAVE NEVER HAD A TINY CHIP ON WINDSHIELD END UP BEING A HUGE CRACK THAT KEEPS GROWING ALL WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF DRIVING ON THE SAME DAY/TRIP.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11350336
Notice Date: Aug 19, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11349431 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
Aug 17, 2020
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Potential Consequences:

2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE REAR LIFTGATE. *LD THE CONSUMER INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED THE REAR LIFTGATE BECOMING TRAPPED BETWEEN THE LIFTGATE AND GARAGE DOOR UNTIL IT REACHED IT'S MAXIMUM OPEN CAPABILITY. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED TWO CUTS BEHIND THE RIGHT EAR, SEVERE BRUISING AND SCRAPING ON THE ARM, NECK AND HEAD. *JS

Corrective Action:

2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE REAR LIFTGATE. *LD THE CONSUMER INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED THE REAR LIFTGATE BECOMING TRAPPED BETWEEN THE LIFTGATE AND GARAGE DOOR UNTIL IT REACHED IT'S MAXIMUM OPEN CAPABILITY. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED TWO CUTS BEHIND THE RIGHT EAR, SEVERE BRUISING AND SCRAPING ON THE ARM, NECK AND HEAD. *JS

Additional Notes:

2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE REAR LIFTGATE. *LD THE CONSUMER INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED THE REAR LIFTGATE BECOMING TRAPPED BETWEEN THE LIFTGATE AND GARAGE DOOR UNTIL IT REACHED IT'S MAXIMUM OPEN CAPABILITY. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED TWO CUTS BEHIND THE RIGHT EAR, SEVERE BRUISING AND SCRAPING ON THE ARM, NECK AND HEAD. *JS

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11349431
Notice Date: Aug 17, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 17, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11349715 Other
Aug 16, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

08/02/2020 SUNDAY MORNING AT 4133 MILES OUR BRAND NEW 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK THAT WE HAD FOR 1 MONTH, WOULD NOT START FROM THE CHURCH PARKING LOT. WE HAD A COMPANY JUMP START US, DROVE AROUND FOR AN HOUR AND THEN WENT HOME. WE PARKED IT AT HOME SUNDAY AFTERNOON WHERE IT STAYED UNTIL 2 DAYS LATER. 8/04/2020 TUESDAY MORNING AT 8AM I WENT TO START IT TO TAKE MY CAT TO THE VET AND IT WOULD NOT START. WE HAD TO USE A A RIDE SERVICE BECAUSE OF TIME CONSTRAINTS. 8/5/2020 WEDNESDAY WE HAD THE SAME COMPANY COME BACK OUT AND JUMP START US AGAIN. WE DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE. WE REFUSED TO LEAVE WITH THE CAR UNTIL THEY DID SOMETHING. THEY FOUND A PARASITIC DRAW REPLACED THE BATTERY. I DOUBT THE UNDERLINING ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED. THEY REPLACED A BRAND NEW BATTERY AT JUST 4,155 MILES ON A BRAND NEW 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK.

Corrective Action:

08/02/2020 SUNDAY MORNING AT 4133 MILES OUR BRAND NEW 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK THAT WE HAD FOR 1 MONTH, WOULD NOT START FROM THE CHURCH PARKING LOT. WE HAD A COMPANY JUMP START US, DROVE AROUND FOR AN HOUR AND THEN WENT HOME. WE PARKED IT AT HOME SUNDAY AFTERNOON WHERE IT STAYED UNTIL 2 DAYS LATER. 8/04/2020 TUESDAY MORNING AT 8AM I WENT TO START IT TO TAKE MY CAT TO THE VET AND IT WOULD NOT START. WE HAD TO USE A A RIDE SERVICE BECAUSE OF TIME CONSTRAINTS. 8/5/2020 WEDNESDAY WE HAD THE SAME COMPANY COME BACK OUT AND JUMP START US AGAIN. WE DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE. WE REFUSED TO LEAVE WITH THE CAR UNTIL THEY DID SOMETHING. THEY FOUND A PARASITIC DRAW REPLACED THE BATTERY. I DOUBT THE UNDERLINING ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED. THEY REPLACED A BRAND NEW BATTERY AT JUST 4,155 MILES ON A BRAND NEW 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK.

Additional Notes:

08/02/2020 SUNDAY MORNING AT 4133 MILES OUR BRAND NEW 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK THAT WE HAD FOR 1 MONTH, WOULD NOT START FROM THE CHURCH PARKING LOT. WE HAD A COMPANY JUMP START US, DROVE AROUND FOR AN HOUR AND THEN WENT HOME. WE PARKED IT AT HOME SUNDAY AFTERNOON WHERE IT STAYED UNTIL 2 DAYS LATER. 8/04/2020 TUESDAY MORNING AT 8AM I WENT TO START IT TO TAKE MY CAT TO THE VET AND IT WOULD NOT START. WE HAD TO USE A A RIDE SERVICE BECAUSE OF TIME CONSTRAINTS. 8/5/2020 WEDNESDAY WE HAD THE SAME COMPANY COME BACK OUT AND JUMP START US AGAIN. WE DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE. WE REFUSED TO LEAVE WITH THE CAR UNTIL THEY DID SOMETHING. THEY FOUND A PARASITIC DRAW REPLACED THE BATTERY. I DOUBT THE UNDERLINING ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED. THEY REPLACED A BRAND NEW BATTERY AT JUST 4,155 MILES ON A BRAND NEW 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11349715
Notice Date: Aug 16, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11349181 Other
Aug 14, 2020
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SUDDENLY CRACKED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE INCIDENT NO OBJECT HAD STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED AT ON THE LOWER CORNER OF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND HAD EXPANDED TO APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET LONG. THE LOCAL DEALER DEAN TEAM SUBARU LOCATED AT 15121 MANCHESTER RD, BALLWIN, MO 63011 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. INVALID VIN.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SUDDENLY CRACKED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE INCIDENT NO OBJECT HAD STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED AT ON THE LOWER CORNER OF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND HAD EXPANDED TO APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET LONG. THE LOCAL DEALER DEAN TEAM SUBARU LOCATED AT 15121 MANCHESTER RD, BALLWIN, MO 63011 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. INVALID VIN.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SUDDENLY CRACKED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE INCIDENT NO OBJECT HAD STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED AT ON THE LOWER CORNER OF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND HAD EXPANDED TO APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET LONG. THE LOCAL DEALER DEAN TEAM SUBARU LOCATED AT 15121 MANCHESTER RD, BALLWIN, MO 63011 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. INVALID VIN.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11349181
Notice Date: Aug 14, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 14, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11348957 Other
Aug 13, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

MY RADAR DETECTOR REREADS BATTERY VOLTAGE AND WHEN U WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THE BATTERY VOLTAGE DROPPED FROM 14.4V TO 12V WHEN EVER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHTS, WIPERS OR HEATER WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR WILL CAUSE TO VOLTAGE TO GO BACK TO 14.4V. I DO HAVE VIDEOS SHOWING THIS ISSUE. I NOTICED A LOT OF PEOPLE ON LINE THAT DO A LOT OF CITY DRIVING ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT DEAD BATTERIES. MY RESULTS SHOWS THAT THE CHARGING SYSTEM HAS AN ISSUE, SINCE THE BATTERY VOLTAGE SHOULD NEVER GO TO 12V WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. THE VIDEO WAS TAKEN WITH MY CELLL PHONE WITH THE EXTENSION OF .MOV AND THEREFORE I CAN'T UPLOAD IT USING THIS APP.

Corrective Action:

MY RADAR DETECTOR REREADS BATTERY VOLTAGE AND WHEN U WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THE BATTERY VOLTAGE DROPPED FROM 14.4V TO 12V WHEN EVER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHTS, WIPERS OR HEATER WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR WILL CAUSE TO VOLTAGE TO GO BACK TO 14.4V. I DO HAVE VIDEOS SHOWING THIS ISSUE. I NOTICED A LOT OF PEOPLE ON LINE THAT DO A LOT OF CITY DRIVING ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT DEAD BATTERIES. MY RESULTS SHOWS THAT THE CHARGING SYSTEM HAS AN ISSUE, SINCE THE BATTERY VOLTAGE SHOULD NEVER GO TO 12V WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. THE VIDEO WAS TAKEN WITH MY CELLL PHONE WITH THE EXTENSION OF .MOV AND THEREFORE I CAN'T UPLOAD IT USING THIS APP.

Additional Notes:

MY RADAR DETECTOR REREADS BATTERY VOLTAGE AND WHEN U WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THE BATTERY VOLTAGE DROPPED FROM 14.4V TO 12V WHEN EVER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHTS, WIPERS OR HEATER WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR WILL CAUSE TO VOLTAGE TO GO BACK TO 14.4V. I DO HAVE VIDEOS SHOWING THIS ISSUE. I NOTICED A LOT OF PEOPLE ON LINE THAT DO A LOT OF CITY DRIVING ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT DEAD BATTERIES. MY RESULTS SHOWS THAT THE CHARGING SYSTEM HAS AN ISSUE, SINCE THE BATTERY VOLTAGE SHOULD NEVER GO TO 12V WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. THE VIDEO WAS TAKEN WITH MY CELLL PHONE WITH THE EXTENSION OF .MOV AND THEREFORE I CAN'T UPLOAD IT USING THIS APP.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11348957
Notice Date: Aug 13, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11348801 Other
Aug 12, 2020
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

SPONTANEOUS CRACK OF THE WINDSHIELD. HIGHWAY DRIVING, HOT DAY AND A SMALL CRACK APPEARED (THERE WAS NO PEBBLE OR DEBRIS THAT HIT THE WINDSHIELD). YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT... THE CRACK GREW AND GREW AND GREW. I SEE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH OTHERS AND WANTED TO REPORT MY EXPERIENCE.

Corrective Action:

SPONTANEOUS CRACK OF THE WINDSHIELD. HIGHWAY DRIVING, HOT DAY AND A SMALL CRACK APPEARED (THERE WAS NO PEBBLE OR DEBRIS THAT HIT THE WINDSHIELD). YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT... THE CRACK GREW AND GREW AND GREW. I SEE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH OTHERS AND WANTED TO REPORT MY EXPERIENCE.

Additional Notes:

SPONTANEOUS CRACK OF THE WINDSHIELD. HIGHWAY DRIVING, HOT DAY AND A SMALL CRACK APPEARED (THERE WAS NO PEBBLE OR DEBRIS THAT HIT THE WINDSHIELD). YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT... THE CRACK GREW AND GREW AND GREW. I SEE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH OTHERS AND WANTED TO REPORT MY EXPERIENCE.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11348801
Notice Date: Aug 12, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11348483 Other
Aug 10, 2020
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN HIWAY 50 NEAR GUNNISON CO WHEN WE HEARD A SHARP SOUND FOLLOWED BY THE WINDSHIELD CRACKING. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THIS WAS REPEATED BUT THE CRACKING OCCURRED IN A DIFFERENT PLACE ON THE WINDSHIELD.

Corrective Action:

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN HIWAY 50 NEAR GUNNISON CO WHEN WE HEARD A SHARP SOUND FOLLOWED BY THE WINDSHIELD CRACKING. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THIS WAS REPEATED BUT THE CRACKING OCCURRED IN A DIFFERENT PLACE ON THE WINDSHIELD.

Additional Notes:

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN HIWAY 50 NEAR GUNNISON CO WHEN WE HEARD A SHARP SOUND FOLLOWED BY THE WINDSHIELD CRACKING. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THIS WAS REPEATED BUT THE CRACKING OCCURRED IN A DIFFERENT PLACE ON THE WINDSHIELD.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11348483
Notice Date: Aug 10, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11348509 Other
Aug 10, 2020
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

I WAS ON A FOUR LANE ROAD (UNIVERSITY AVENUE IN EVANSVILLE, IN - NORTHBOUND) AND MY WINDSHIELD JUST POPPED AND CRACK ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK THIS MORNING. I WAS MORE THAN 10 CAR LENGTHS FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING HIT MY WINDSHIELD OR ANYTHING COME FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME.

Corrective Action:

I WAS ON A FOUR LANE ROAD (UNIVERSITY AVENUE IN EVANSVILLE, IN - NORTHBOUND) AND MY WINDSHIELD JUST POPPED AND CRACK ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK THIS MORNING. I WAS MORE THAN 10 CAR LENGTHS FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING HIT MY WINDSHIELD OR ANYTHING COME FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME.

Additional Notes:

I WAS ON A FOUR LANE ROAD (UNIVERSITY AVENUE IN EVANSVILLE, IN - NORTHBOUND) AND MY WINDSHIELD JUST POPPED AND CRACK ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK THIS MORNING. I WAS MORE THAN 10 CAR LENGTHS FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING HIT MY WINDSHIELD OR ANYTHING COME FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11348509
Notice Date: Aug 10, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11343548 Other
Aug 5, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

ELECTRICAL ISSUES, FLICKERING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, UNABLE TO UNLOCK/ LOCK DOORS. CAR WON'T START, DEAD BATTERY

Corrective Action:

ELECTRICAL ISSUES, FLICKERING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, UNABLE TO UNLOCK/ LOCK DOORS. CAR WON'T START, DEAD BATTERY

Additional Notes:

ELECTRICAL ISSUES, FLICKERING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, UNABLE TO UNLOCK/ LOCK DOORS. CAR WON'T START, DEAD BATTERY

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11343548
Notice Date: Aug 5, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11343548 Other
Aug 5, 2020
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

ELECTRICAL ISSUES, FLICKERING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, UNABLE TO UNLOCK/ LOCK DOORS. CAR WON'T START, DEAD BATTERY

Corrective Action:

ELECTRICAL ISSUES, FLICKERING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, UNABLE TO UNLOCK/ LOCK DOORS. CAR WON'T START, DEAD BATTERY

Additional Notes:

ELECTRICAL ISSUES, FLICKERING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, UNABLE TO UNLOCK/ LOCK DOORS. CAR WON'T START, DEAD BATTERY

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11343548
Notice Date: Aug 5, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11343548 Other
Aug 5, 2020
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

ELECTRICAL ISSUES, FLICKERING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, UNABLE TO UNLOCK/ LOCK DOORS. CAR WON'T START, DEAD BATTERY

Corrective Action:

ELECTRICAL ISSUES, FLICKERING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, UNABLE TO UNLOCK/ LOCK DOORS. CAR WON'T START, DEAD BATTERY

Additional Notes:

ELECTRICAL ISSUES, FLICKERING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS, UNABLE TO UNLOCK/ LOCK DOORS. CAR WON'T START, DEAD BATTERY

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11343548
Notice Date: Aug 5, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11343084 Other
Aug 3, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

BATTERY DIED AND DID NOT RESPOND TO A JUMP. HAD BEEN DRIVEN MAYBE 2 OR 3 DAYS A WEEK FOR SHORT DISTANCES (20 MILES RT) DUE TO QUARANTINE. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THE ISSUE, DESPITE THE WARRANTY ON THE BATTERY.

Corrective Action:

BATTERY DIED AND DID NOT RESPOND TO A JUMP. HAD BEEN DRIVEN MAYBE 2 OR 3 DAYS A WEEK FOR SHORT DISTANCES (20 MILES RT) DUE TO QUARANTINE. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THE ISSUE, DESPITE THE WARRANTY ON THE BATTERY.

Additional Notes:

BATTERY DIED AND DID NOT RESPOND TO A JUMP. HAD BEEN DRIVEN MAYBE 2 OR 3 DAYS A WEEK FOR SHORT DISTANCES (20 MILES RT) DUE TO QUARANTINE. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THE ISSUE, DESPITE THE WARRANTY ON THE BATTERY.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11343084
Notice Date: Aug 3, 2020
Recall Date: Aug 3, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11342492 Other
Jul 31, 2020
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A SMALL PEBBLE STRUCK THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED A ONE FOOT LONG CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, WITHIN 24 HRS THE CRACK HAD GROWN TO APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET IN LENGTH. THE LOCAL DEALER BRANDON TOMES SUBARU LOCATED AT 1100 S CENTRAL EXPY, MCKINNEY, TX 75072 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,800. INVALID VIN.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A SMALL PEBBLE STRUCK THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED A ONE FOOT LONG CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, WITHIN 24 HRS THE CRACK HAD GROWN TO APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET IN LENGTH. THE LOCAL DEALER BRANDON TOMES SUBARU LOCATED AT 1100 S CENTRAL EXPY, MCKINNEY, TX 75072 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,800. INVALID VIN.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A SMALL PEBBLE STRUCK THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED A ONE FOOT LONG CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, WITHIN 24 HRS THE CRACK HAD GROWN TO APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET IN LENGTH. THE LOCAL DEALER BRANDON TOMES SUBARU LOCATED AT 1100 S CENTRAL EXPY, MCKINNEY, TX 75072 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,800. INVALID VIN.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11342492
Notice Date: Jul 31, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 31, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11342057 Other
Jul 29, 2020
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS THERE IS A CRACKING SOUND IN THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION OR BRAKE AREA, IT DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN GOING AT HIGH SPEEDS JUST SMALL BUMPS AND BRAKING.

Corrective Action:

WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS THERE IS A CRACKING SOUND IN THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION OR BRAKE AREA, IT DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN GOING AT HIGH SPEEDS JUST SMALL BUMPS AND BRAKING.

Additional Notes:

WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS THERE IS A CRACKING SOUND IN THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION OR BRAKE AREA, IT DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN GOING AT HIGH SPEEDS JUST SMALL BUMPS AND BRAKING.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11342057
Notice Date: Jul 29, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11342057 Other
Jul 29, 2020
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS THERE IS A CRACKING SOUND IN THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION OR BRAKE AREA, IT DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN GOING AT HIGH SPEEDS JUST SMALL BUMPS AND BRAKING.

Corrective Action:

WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS THERE IS A CRACKING SOUND IN THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION OR BRAKE AREA, IT DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN GOING AT HIGH SPEEDS JUST SMALL BUMPS AND BRAKING.

Additional Notes:

WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS THERE IS A CRACKING SOUND IN THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION OR BRAKE AREA, IT DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN GOING AT HIGH SPEEDS JUST SMALL BUMPS AND BRAKING.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11342057
Notice Date: Jul 29, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2020
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11342116 Other
Jul 29, 2020
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

THERE WAS A TINY ROCK CHIP THAT WAS ABOUT 7 INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE CENTER. I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AND IT CRACKED. ABOUT 14 INCHES FROM THAT CHIP ACROSS THEN DOWN. IT ALSO SPIDERED UP ABOUT 7 INCHES. SO NOW MY WHOLE WINDSHIELD WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS NO WAY THAT LITTLE OF A CRACK COULD SPIDER CRACK LIKE THAT. MIND YOU, I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW MORNING TO GET THE CHIP FILLED. I WAS PLANNING ON TAKING CARE OF IT BUT NOW I WILL NEED A WHOLE NEW ONE.

Corrective Action:

THERE WAS A TINY ROCK CHIP THAT WAS ABOUT 7 INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE CENTER. I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AND IT CRACKED. ABOUT 14 INCHES FROM THAT CHIP ACROSS THEN DOWN. IT ALSO SPIDERED UP ABOUT 7 INCHES. SO NOW MY WHOLE WINDSHIELD WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS NO WAY THAT LITTLE OF A CRACK COULD SPIDER CRACK LIKE THAT. MIND YOU, I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW MORNING TO GET THE CHIP FILLED. I WAS PLANNING ON TAKING CARE OF IT BUT NOW I WILL NEED A WHOLE NEW ONE.

Additional Notes:

THERE WAS A TINY ROCK CHIP THAT WAS ABOUT 7 INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE CENTER. I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AND IT CRACKED. ABOUT 14 INCHES FROM THAT CHIP ACROSS THEN DOWN. IT ALSO SPIDERED UP ABOUT 7 INCHES. SO NOW MY WHOLE WINDSHIELD WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS NO WAY THAT LITTLE OF A CRACK COULD SPIDER CRACK LIKE THAT. MIND YOU, I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW MORNING TO GET THE CHIP FILLED. I WAS PLANNING ON TAKING CARE OF IT BUT NOW I WILL NEED A WHOLE NEW ONE.

Manufacturer: SUBARU
Mfg Campaign: 11342116
Notice Date: Jul 29, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 29, 2020

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