Subaru Legacy (2014) Recall: Engine Turns Off Risking Crash and Airbag Failure
Subaru is recalling 2014 Legacy vehicles with mechanical key ignition switches that may unexpectedly turn off the engine, increasing crash risk and airbag failure. Owners must have ignition switch inspected and replaced if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling 2014 Legacy vehicles with mechanical key ignition switches that can unexpectedly turn off the engine. This increases crash risk and may prevent airbags from deploying during a collision, potentially causing injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249689-subaru-legacy-2014-recall-engine-turns-off-risking-crash-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249689-subaru-legacy-2014-recall-engine-turns-off-risking-crash-and · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V297000
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“Subaru Legacy (2014) Recall: Engine Turns Off Risking Crash and Airbag Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249689-subaru-legacy-2014-recall-engine-turns-off-risking-crash-and. Based on NHTSA recall #19V297000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V297000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ball spring inside the ignition switch can break, reducing its strength. If this happens, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions might cause the switch to move from run to accessory position, turning off the engine unexpectedly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014 Subaru Legacy vehicles with mechanical key ignition switches are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential engine shutdown during critical driving conditions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2014 Legacy has a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. This recall covers vehicles from 2005-2014 Legacy models with this specific switch type.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to schedule an inspection of your ignition switch.
Have Ignition Switch Inspected
Dealers will inspect the ignition switch and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
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 #19V297000 (November 4, 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.
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