Subaru Legacy 2014: Wiper Motor Overheating Risk - Recall
Subaru recalls 2014 Legacy vehicles with wiper motor overheating risk due to contamination causing potential fire or crash. Free replacement of wiper motor cover assembly.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2014 Legacy vehicles because the windshield wiper motor may overheat and melt, causing reduced visibility or fire. Owners should have the wiper motor bottom cover replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249690-subaru-legacy-2014-wiper-motor-overheating-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249690-subaru-legacy-2014-wiper-motor-overheating-risk-recall · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V694000
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“Subaru Legacy 2014: Wiper Motor Overheating Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249690-subaru-legacy-2014-wiper-motor-overheating-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #16V694000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V694000).
Why it’s dangerous
Contaminated components inside the wiper motor bottom cover can cause obstructions like snow or ice buildup. This prevents wiper arms from stopping properly, leading to overheating and potential melting of the cover, which could cause fire or reduced visibility.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles made between November 2008 and June 2013 are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with wiper motors that may overheat are at most risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2010-2014 Legacy or Outback was made between November 2008 and June 2013. The recall affects vehicles with wiper motors that may overheat due to contamination.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-800-782-2783 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Wiper Motor Cover Replaced
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTK-71. Note: This recall supersedes recall 11V-469. All vehicles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this campaign, and need to have their wiper motor bottom cover replaced again.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
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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 #16V694000 (September 27, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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