Recall 19V007 covers 43,394 2010-2014 Subaru vehicles with passenger air bag inflators that can explode. Repair is free at any franchised Subaru dealer.
Subaru is recalling 43,394 2010-2014 Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza, Tribeca, B9 Tribeca, and Wrx vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can explode during deployment after long-term heat and humidity exposure. Sharp metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death; Subaru dealers will replace the inflator free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag inflator on affected 2010-2014 Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza, Tribeca, B9 Tribeca, and Wrx vehicles sits inside the passenger air bag module. Its normal job is to create gas fast enough to fill the air bag during a crash, so the bag cushions the passenger instead of staying folded in the dashboard.
These Takata inflators use phase stabilized ammonium nitrate, a propellant that creates that gas. In vehicles exposed over time to high absolute humidity and repeated temperature cycling, the propellant wafers can degrade. If the passenger air bag deploys in a crash, degraded propellant can burn too aggressively and create excessive pressure inside the inflator, causing the inflator body to rupture instead of delivering controlled inflation.
There is no warning sign before failure. The dashboard air bag light does not have to come on first, and the defect is tied to what happens during deployment.
Who's affected?
Spans Subaru cars and SUVs across the 2010-2014 model years, all using the same passenger-side front air bag inflator module.
| 2010 Subaru Outback | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2010 Subaru Forester | front air bag |
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | front air bag |
| 2010 Subaru Impreza | front air bag |
| 2010 Subaru Tribeca | front air bag |
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | front air bag |
| 2011 Subaru Forester | front air bag |
| 2011 Subaru Impreza | front air bag |
| 2011 Subaru Outback | front air bag |
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | front air bag |
| 2012 Subaru Outback | front air bag |
| 2012 Subaru Forester | front air bag |
| 2013 Subaru Outback | front air bag |
| 2013 Subaru Legacy | front air bag |
| 2011 Subaru Tribeca | front air bag |
| 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca | front air bag |
| 2013 Subaru Forester | front air bag |
| 2013 Subaru Tribeca | front air bag |
| 2014 Subaru Legacy | front air bag |
| 2014 Subaru Outback | front air bag |
| 2014 Subaru Tribeca | front air bag |
| 2014 Subaru Wrx | front air bag |
| 2013 Subaru Wrx | front air bag |
| 2011 Subaru Wrx | front air bag |
| 2010 Subaru Wrx | front air bag |
| 2012 Subaru Wrx | front air bag |
| Units affected | 43,394 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A passenger frontal air bag inflator rupture can send sharp metal fragments into the front seat passenger, driver, or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. There is no warning sign before rupture. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Subaru dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2014 Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza, Tribeca, B9 Tribeca, or Wrx is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Subaru dealer to schedule the free passenger frontal air bag inflator replacement, which removes the inflator that can explode during passenger air bag deployment.
- Bring the owner notice if Subaru mailed one. Reference recall number 19V007 and Subaru recall TKA-19 when you call.
- Limit front-passenger use until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Subaru technician replaces the front passenger air bag inflator covered by recall 19V007. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you've already paid out of pocket for this inflator repair, Subaru's reimbursement plan on file covers documented expenses tied to the recall. Bring your repair paperwork to the service desk, or contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 9, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 10, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| January 10, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 25, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 1, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V007?
Recall 19V007 covers 43,394 2010-2014 Subaru vehicles with passenger frontal air bag inflators that can explode during deployment after long-term humidity and temperature exposure. The affected models are Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza, Tribeca, B9 Tribeca, and Wrx. Subaru dealers replace the inflator for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2014 Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza, Tribeca, B9 Tribeca, or Wrx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V007. If it is, contact a franchised Subaru dealer to schedule the front passenger air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 19V007 or Subaru recall number TKA-19 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Subaru dealers replace the front passenger air bag inflator free of charge, including parts and labor, for vehicles included in recall 19V007.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is sharp metal fragments from the passenger frontal air bag inflator during a crash deployment. Those fragments can strike the front passenger, driver, or other occupants and result in serious injury or death. The fix is the free inflator replacement at a Subaru dealer.
What if I bought my Subaru used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the owner, so a used 2010-2014 Subaru in the affected group still qualifies if its VIN is included. Check your VIN, then call a Subaru dealer with recall number 19V007.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V007000 |
|---|---|
| Subaru customer service | 1-844-373-6614 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V007 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V007000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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