Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V551000 Reported August 4, 2023

Instrument panel harness damage

Subaru Of America, Inc. · Electrical System · 35,357 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V551000
Manufacturer Campaign
WRL-23
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
35,357
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 4, 2023
Completion Rate
93.88

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2024 crosstrek and impreza vehicles. due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

Safety Consequence

A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. if damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 3, 2023. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wrl-23.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V551000 or campaign WRL-23.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V551000

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

What is recall 23V551000?

NHTSA recall 23V551000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on August 4, 2023. It addresses: Instrument panel harness damage. The recall affects approximately 35,357 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V551000 or the manufacturer campaign number WRL-23. 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.