Subaru recalls 2019 Impreza models with electrical short circuit risk causing engine stalls and crash hazards. Owners receive free software updates and ignition coil replacements.
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru is recalling certain 2019 Impreza vehicles due to a short circuit in ignition coils that can cause engine stalls and increase crash risk. Owners must have their vehicle checked by a dealer for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224360-subaru-impreza-2019-recall-electrical-short-circuit-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224360-subaru-impreza-2019-recall-electrical-short-circuit-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V264000
“Subaru Impreza 2019 Recall: Electrical Short Circuit Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224360-subaru-impreza-2019-recall-electrical-short-circuit-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V264000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V264000).
The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue powering the ignition coil after the engine shuts off, causing a short circuit. This short circuit can lead to engine stalls, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2019 Subaru Impreza models with the specific electrical issue are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face increased crash risk.
Check if your 2019 Subaru Impreza has the recall mentioned in the notification letter. The recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.
Subaru mailed notification letters starting June 1, 2021. Check for the letter to confirm if your vehicle is affected.
Call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to confirm your vehicle's status and schedule repairs.
Dealers will update the ECM software for free as part of the recall process.
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.
The recall includes all 2019 Impreza models. If your vehicle was not repaired under Recall 19V743, it may still be affected.
The official notice does not specify repair duration.
The recall covers 2017-2019 Impreza models, so 2018 Impreza vehicles are included.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V264000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 21V264000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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