Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
10V196000SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.from 07/31/2009 to 12/01/2009V (Vehicle)2944306/08/2010MFRSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.05/07/201005/11/2010
Defect SummarySubaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from july 31 through december 1, 2009. a crack or split can occur in the cvt cooler hose resulting in a fluid leak.
Consequence SummaryIf the fluid is completely leaked during driving, the vehicle will come to a stop, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective SummarySubaru will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected cooler hoses free of charge. the safety recall began on june 8, 2010. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-subaru3 (1-800-782-2783).
NotesSubaru's recall campaign number is wvq-27.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SPB-WVU-3103/01/201110038970Ready06/29/2011
SPB-WVU-3103/01/201110038970Subaru service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. ecm reprogramming procedure. 2006-2010 legacy/outback/forester/impreza. *rm06/29/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
SB-02-112-1010/20/201010037247Ready05/16/2011
SB-02-112-1010/20/201010037247Subaru: on some 2010 legacy vehicles there is a small oil seepage on the turbocharger house joints and possible white smoke from the tailpipe. *rm05/16/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
SB-02-112-1010/20/201010037247Ready05/16/2011
SB-02-112-1010/20/201010037247Subaru: on some 2010 legacy vehicles there is a small oil seepage on the turbocharger house joints and possible white smoke from the tailpipe. *rm05/16/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
08/19/20094001
 I bought a new 2010 subaru and it makes an abnormal noise. i have had it in to be repaired and was told there is not fix to the problem. purchased 8/19/09 from shortline subaru. i have discussed with subaru of america and they have no date to fix this problem and have not acknowledged there my certified letter to them. they told me this is a widespread problem and there is no notification to the public of this and i think the public deserves to know they are selling a defective car. *tr