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Manufacturer recall number

Subaru recall WUQ-02

Subaru calls it WUQ-02. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V743000 on Oct 18, 2019: electrical system on the 2017–2019 Subaru Crosstrek and 1 other Subaru model, 466,205 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
19V7430002017–2019 Subaru Crosstrek and 1 other Subaru modelElectrical SystemOct 18, 2019466,205high
Problem Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse. Risk If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V743000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. WUQ-02 is the number Subaru assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 19V743000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is WUQ-02 the same recall as 19V743000?

Yes. WUQ-02 is Subaru’s own number for it; 19V743000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does WUQ-02 cover?

2017–2019 Subaru Crosstrek and 1 other Subaru model, 466,205 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the WUQ-02 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.