Subaru 2018 Crosstrek Floor Mat Recall: Risk of Crash if Mat Moves
Subaru recalls 2018 Crosstrek vehicles with faulty floor mat retention brackets that could move and interfere with pedals, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Subaru for free inspection and replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the floor mat moves out of position and interferes with the accelerator or brake pedal operation, it can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2018 Crosstrek vehicles due to a floor mat retention bracket that can move and interfere with accelerator or brake pedals, potentially causing crashes. This affects vehicles sold starting in 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225339-subaru-2018-crosstrek-floor-mat-recall-risk-of-crash-if.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225339-subaru-2018-crosstrek-floor-mat-recall-risk-of-crash-if · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V701000
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“Subaru 2018 Crosstrek Floor Mat Recall: Risk of Crash if Mat Moves.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225339-subaru-2018-crosstrek-floor-mat-recall-risk-of-crash-if. Based on NHTSA recall #17V701000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V701000).
Why it’s dangerous
The floor mat retention bracket may allow the mat to shift out of position, blocking the accelerator or brake pedal. This could cause unintended acceleration or braking, increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Subaru Crosstrek vehicles with the faulty floor mat retention bracket are most at risk. Drivers and passengers could be affected if the mat moves during driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has a floor mat retention bracket that appears loose or damaged. The recall started November 14, 2017, and affects vehicles sold in 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-800-782-2783 to schedule a free inspection and possible replacement of the floor mat retention bracket.
Inspect Floor Mat Bracket
Check if the floor mat retention bracket is loose or damaged, which could allow the mat to move out of position.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mat retention bracket and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTR-77.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V701000 (July 11, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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