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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a safety recall for certain 2015-2021 model year WRX STI vehicles.

The operating environment of the backup lamp switch may expose the internal switch contacts to heated oil. When heated, sulfur in the oil may cause a chemical reaction with the materials used on the switch terminal contact surfaces and plate spring. This chemical reaction may cause corrosion and a non-conductive film to form on the contacts, resulting in poor electrical connectivity. Over time, the backup lamp switch may become inoperative, which may result in the backup lamps not illuminating in reverse gear, the rear-view camera not displaying an image, and the select lever indicator in the combination meter display not displaying ‘R’ for reverse gear. This may reduce the awareness of other motorists or road users of the driver’s intention to reverse, or reduce the driver’s view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Please contact your Subaru retailer (dealer) for an appointment to have this repair performed at no cost to you as soon as the parts are available.

WRE-22 Safety Recall FAQs:

Q: What should I do?
A: Please contact your Subaru retailer for an appointment to have this repair performed.

Q: What will be done to the vehicle?
A: Your Subaru retailer (dealer) will conduct an inspection and replace the backup lamp switch with improved one, if necessary, at no cost to you.

Q: What Subaru models are involved?
A: Certain 2015-2021 model year WRX STI vehicles.

Q: Do I need to make an appointment?
A: Yes. Please contact your servicing Subaru retailer to set up an appointment to ensure that the retailer can allocate a time slot to best accommodate you.

Q: How much will this service program repair cost?
A: This repair will be performed free of charge at any authorized Subaru retailer.

Q: Do I have to return to the retailer where I bought the car?
A: Any authorized Subaru retailer will be able to perform this service program repair free of charge for you.

Q: Can I have this service program repair performed at an independent repair facility?
A: Only an authorized Subaru retailer can perform this service program repair free of charge for you.

Q: If I live in Canada do I have to return to the United States to have this performed?
A: Any authorized Subaru dealership in either the United States or Canada is capable of performing this service program repair.

Q: If I no longer own the vehicle what should I do?
A: If you no longer own your vehicle, please update owner information online, at www.subaru.com/customer-support.html , by selecting Email Us then selecting Ownership Update from the list of topics.