Recall of Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza for Wiring Harness Issue

author: FutureCar Staff    

Subaru has issued a recall for the 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza, with a total of 35,357 vehicles affected. The reason for the recall is an issue with insufficient clearance between the instrument panel wiring harness and steering beam bracket, which could potentially damage the wire insulation.

The problem was first brought to Subaru of America's attention in May 2023, and two months later, the company's engineering division acknowledged the issue. Currently, Subaru is aware of only one technical report related to this problem in the United States market. The attached document lists eight part numbers affected by the recall.

Notifications will be sent out to affected vehicle owners no later than October 3, with instructions to bring their vehicles in for inspection. If the wire insulation is found to be damaged, dealers will apply protective tape to the wire. The wiring harness will be replaced only if the wire core is exposed. In addition, a clamp will be installed on the steering beam bracket of all recalled vehicles to prevent contact with the wiring harness. Subaru states that this condition was corrected in series production on June 6 with the addition of the clamp.

The recall affects an estimated 29,561 units of the 2024 model year Crosstrek, produced between February 20 and June 6. The Impreza is listed with 5,796 units produced between March 24 and June 6. The Crosstrek is manufactured in the United States and Japan, while the Impreza is exclusively built in Japan. The current generation of the Impreza has dropped the sedan body style in favor of the more practical hatchback body style.

The Crosstrek and Impreza share the same codename, GU, which is not surprising considering their close relation. Both vehicles are based on the Subaru Global Platform and can be equipped with either a 2.0-liter boxer engine (FB20D) or a 2.5-liter boxer engine (FB25D).

The Impreza is priced at $22,995 before taxes and extras, and it is available in three different trims: Base, Sport, and RS. The five-speed manual option from the 2023 model year has been replaced with the Lineartronic transmission, which simulates eight forward ratios for the Sport and RS trims. As for the Crosstrek, it currently starts at $24,995.

As of August 2023, there are five trims available for the Crosstrek, with the Wilderness trim being the most expensive and exciting option. Starting at $31,995, the Wilderness trim offers 9.3 inches of ground clearance, compared to 8.7 inches for the other trims.

The off-road-oriented Wilderness trim was introduced in April 2023 at the New York International Auto Show. It is capable of towing up to 3,500 pounds (1,588 kilograms) and comes standard with the 2.5-liter boxer engine, which delivers 182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet (241 Nm) of torque. The 2.0-liter boxer engine, on the other hand, offers 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet (197 Nm) of torque.

FutureCar Staff