Subaru Australia has recalled 95,843 vehicles across its Impreza, XV, and Forester model lines, identifying two distinct faults.

A total of 57,088 examples of the Subaru XV and Impreza have been recalled for a software fault with the Engine Control Module (ECM). These vehicles were sold between 30 November 2016 and 2 November 2020, stamped model years 2017-2019.

Another recall notice has also been submitted for 38,755 examples of the XV and Forester range, citing a potential issue with the rear stabilizer bracket. These vehicles were sold between 21 April 2017 and 24 August 2020, stamped model years 2018-2019.

According to the first recall notice issued with the Australian Competition Consumer Commission, the vehicles have been recalled due to “improper Engine Control Module (ECM) programming, the ignition coil may overheat, creating a short circuit which may blow the ignition coil fuse.”

“If the ignition coil fuse blows, the engine may stop while driving and not restart. This can increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”

The second recall notice claims “the rear stabilizer bracket bolts may not have become sufficiently tightened during production. In this case, the bolts may become loose over time and/or fall out during normal vehicle usage.”

“A dislodged bolt or a loose stabilizer bracket may impact near components such as the driveshaft, sub-frame, or brake pipe, causing damage and/or a failure in those components. This may result in an accident, causing injury or death of vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”

Subaru is contacting all known affected owners, to arrange inspection and repair, free of charge.

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Car Advice | Subaru Australia recalls 95,843 Forester, XV and Impreza vehicles following local incidents 

4 June 2021