Suspension: rearRecall 21V-263 · Subaru vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 21V-263 covers 408,271 Subaru vehicles for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V263000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.
The risk
Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.
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
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,532 vehicles were listed as unreachable.