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Recall 18V772000

NHTSA safety recall campaign 18V772000. Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 165,534 units potentially affected.

Remedy available
Affected Units
165,534
Affected Vehicles
6
Makes
2
Model Years
3
Campaign #
18V772000
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Report Date
Nov 1, 2018
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
165,534
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Country
US
Make
SCION
Make
SUBARU
Model Years
2012, 2013, 2014

Risk Summary (Consequence)

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Defect Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.

Key Dates

Report Date
Nov 1, 2018
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

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Affected Vehicles
MakeModelYearVIN Lookup
SCIONFR-S2013Check VINs
SUBARUBRZ2013Check VINs
SUBARUIMPREZA2012Check VINs
SUBARUIMPREZA2013Check VINs
SUBARUIMPREZA2014Check VINs
SUBARUXV CROSSTREK2013Check VINs

Other SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls

Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)

Recent SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls

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Recent SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls
CampaignReport DateComponentMakesUnits
26V106000Feb 23, 2026FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESUBARU69,153
25V889000Dec 18, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSSUBARU5,603
25V419000Jun 19, 2025CHILD SEATSUBARU2,938
25V033000Jan 23, 2025WHEELSSUBARU20,366
24V227000Mar 22, 2024AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERSUBARU118,723
23V754000Nov 9, 2023POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTSUBARU4,701
23V755000Nov 9, 2023POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCHSUBARU95,830
23V723000Oct 26, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSUBARU49
23V647000Sep 21, 2023POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTSUBARU4,311
23V609000Aug 31, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALSUBARU, TOYOTA8,915

Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching SCION, SUBARU from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Same-Make Recall Activity

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Same-Make Recall Activity
CampaignReport DateManufacturerComponentUnits
25V744000Oct 30, 2025TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURINGBACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION1,024,407
25V577000Sep 4, 2025TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURINGVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM94,320

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 18V772000

Referencing Complaints

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Referencing Complaints
Complaint IDIncident DateVehicleComponentNarrative Snippet
2107967Jun 30, 20252014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREKENGINEI am reporting a complete engine failure on my 2014 Subaru Crosstrek at 140,000 miles due to a valve spring issue that a…
2067659Feb 20, 20252013 SCION FR-SENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Scion FR-S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V772000 (ENGINE AND EN…
2045007Nov 5, 20242013 SCION FR-SENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Scion FR-S. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 60 MPH, the engine warning li…
2033668Sep 4, 20242013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREKENGINEThe recall Type: Safety Service Campaign:WTY84 NHTSA Campaign: 18V772000 FB20 Valve Spring Replacement was reported comp…
2033669Sep 4, 20242013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREKPOWER TRAINThe recall Type: Safety Service Campaign:WTY84 NHTSA Campaign: 18V772000 FB20 Valve Spring Replacement was reported comp…
1985952Mar 25, 20242013 SUBARU BRZENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Subaru BRZ. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The cont…
1870437Nov 2, 20222013 SCION FR-SENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Scion FR-S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V772000 (Engine and En…
1858428May 23, 20222013 SCION FR-SENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Scion FR-S. The contact stated there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the engine compa…
1757687May 31, 20212013 SUBARU BRZENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Subaru BRZ. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the …
1728635Feb 17, 20212013 SCION FR-SENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SCION FR-S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND AND …

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