SUBARU IMPREZA (2024) recall — Electrical System
Subaru recalls certain 2024 Impreza vehicles with a potential short circuit risk that could cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Free repairs will be made by dealers starting October 3, 2023.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2024 Impreza vehicles because a short circuit in the electrical system could cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need free repairs to prevent this hazard. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81860-subaru-2024-impreza-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-crash-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81860-subaru-2024-impreza-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-crash-due · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V551000
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“Subaru 2024 Impreza Electrical System Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Short Circuit.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81860-subaru-2024-impreza-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-crash-due. Based on NHTSA recall #23V551000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V551000).
Why it’s dangerous
The instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket due to insufficient clearance. This can damage the wire insulation, causing a short circuit that may lead to loss of drive power and an increased risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Subaru Impreza vehicles with the specific electrical harness issue are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential loss of drive power.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Subaru Impreza has the instrument panel harness that may contact the steering beam bracket. The recall affects specific vehicles identified by the manufacturer's recall number WRL-23.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Get Free Repair
Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket, or add protective tape or replace the harness if damage is found.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2024 Impreza being recalled?
The instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket due to insufficient clearance, causing a short circuit that could lead to loss of drive power and increased crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2024 Subaru Impreza with the specific electrical harness issue identified by the recall number WRL-23.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free repair that includes inspecting the harness and installing an additional clamp or protective tape.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V551000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 23V551000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23. 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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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 #23V551000 (April 8, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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