Seat belts: rear/otherRecall 20V-189 · 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 20V-189 covers 4,862 2019 Subaru Crosstrek for a seat belts: rear/other problem, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V189000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
The risk
In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC-20.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 26 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 22, 2019 to September 13, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.