Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V189000 Reported March 31, 2020

Rear seat belt assemblies may not lock as intended

Q: What is recall 20V189000?

NHTSA recall 20V189000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on March 31, 2020. It addresses: Rear seat belt assemblies may not lock as intended. The recall affects approximately 4,862 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Subaru Of America, Inc. · Seat Belts · 4,862 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

20V189000

Manufacturer Campaign

WRC-20

Manufacturer

Subaru Of America, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

4,862

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 31, 2020

Completion Rate

92.20

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019 crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. the seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. the began april 15, 2020. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wrc-20.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V189000 or campaign WRC-20.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 20V189000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V189000?

NHTSA recall 20V189000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on March 31, 2020. It addresses: Rear seat belt assemblies may not lock as intended. The recall affects approximately 4,862 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V189000 or the manufacturer campaign number WRC-20. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.