2009–2013 Subaru Forester, 2008–2011 Subaru Impreza, 2005–2014 Subaru Legacy and 3 other models Recall: Ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the…
NHTSA campaign 19V297000 · Electrical System · filed Apr 11, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru | Forester | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Subaru | Impreza | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Subaru | Legacy | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Subaru | Outback | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Subaru | Tribeca | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Subaru | WRX | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V297000 (manufacturer number WUF-91). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.