SUBARU CROSSTREK (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting
Subaru recalls 2017 Crosstrek models with brake lights that may not illuminate properly, increasing crash risk. Owners must have brake light switch replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling 2017 Crosstrek vehicles with brake lights that might not work properly. This could fail to alert other drivers when slowing or stopping, raising crash risks. Affected owners should contact Subaru for a free brake light switch replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226384-subaru-crosstrek-2017-brake-lights-not-working-may-cause-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226384-subaru-crosstrek-2017-brake-lights-not-working-may-cause-crashes · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V149000
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“Subaru Crosstrek 2017: Brake Lights Not Working May Cause Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226384-subaru-crosstrek-2017-brake-lights-not-working-may-cause-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #19V149000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V149000).
Why it’s dangerous
Brake lights that don't work properly won't signal to other drivers when the vehicle is slowing or stopping. This can lead to crashes because drivers may not know the vehicle is stopping.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Subaru Crosstrek vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of crashes if brake lights fail.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Crosstrek has the recall. The recall started April 15, 2019, and affects specific model years.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru
Call 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a brake light switch replacement.
Get Brake Light Switch Replaced
Dealers will replace the brake light switch for free, which fixes the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing brake lights from working and keyless ignition vehicles from starting.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall affects 2017 Subaru Crosstrek vehicles. Check your vehicle's model year and year of production.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began April 15, 2019, but there is no specific deadline for the fix.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V149000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 19V149000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90. 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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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 #19V149000 (February 28, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.