Subaru recall: The load may exceed the valve spring’s fatigue strength and the spring may fracture
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Engine valve springs may fracture.
- What to do
- Contact a Subaru dealer to book the free repair. Replace all engine valve springs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Engine valve springs may fracture.
The fix
Replace all engine valve springs.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forester | 1 Jan 2013 | 31 Dec 2014 | 812 |
| BRZ | 1 Jan 2013 | 31 Dec 2014 | 812 |
| Impreza | 1 Jan 2013 | 31 Dec 2014 | 812 |
| Legacy | 1 Jan 2013 | 31 Dec 2014 | 812 |
| XV | 1 Jan 2013 | 31 Dec 2014 | 812 |
| Outback | 1 Jan 2013 | 31 Dec 2014 | 812 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 March 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.