228,500 Subaru Imprezas/Crosstreks recalled and may need engine replacements - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dadhawk · 10-29-2019, 03:52 PM

Well, that's going to be painful.

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Originally Posted by Jalopnik.com

Subaru is recalling 228,500 2017-2019 Imprezas and Crosstreks for faulty PCV valves, an issue that could require total engine replacements. Owners of affected vehicles will have to take their vehicles to the dealer, where CarComplaints reports that they’ll be inspected to see if the engine needs to be swapped.

If left unattended, the faulty PCV valves may allow oil to enter the combustion chamber and burn up. Eventually, bits of the valves themselves may enter the combustion chamber and cause engine failure.

Subaru says that 251 2017 Imprezas will definitely have their engines replaced, while the rest need to be inspected to determine if the engine needs to be swapped. No matter what, they’re all getting their PCV valves inspected and, if necessary, replaced with a more durable design.

As per usual, the manufacturer will reach out to you directly if your car is affected. You can also enter your VIN on NHTSA’s site, which should tell you immediately if you need to have the work done.

You’ll also find out if you need to come in for a separate recall announced this week, which covers over 500,000 Imprezas and Crosstreks. That one involves the car keeping its ignition coils powered up even when the car is off, which could cause the car to stall if the fuses blow. Overall, not a good week for a company trying to step up its quality.

JD001 · 10-29-2019, 03:56 PM

Say goodbye to the 2nd gen Twin...

Tcoat · 10-29-2019, 04:11 PM

Well now. We traded the wife's 17 Impreza for the Outback just in the nick of time!

Spuds · 10-29-2019, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

Say goodbye to the 2nd gen Twin...

Or say hello to Subaru desperately needing a cash infusion from Toyota?

I'm sure Subaru leadership knew this was coming for at least a month or two. Maybe this is why they signed up for another collaboration.

Tcoat · 10-29-2019, 06:42 PM

My wife got the recall notice since her car is till attached to her email. Also got one for a serious sounding issue where the ecu stays on when you shut the car off and blows fuses.
First year model change issues again!

Lantanafrs2 · 10-29-2019, 09:05 PM

Subaru should use Toyota engines

Lantanafrs2 · 10-29-2019, 09:09 PM

Evs here we come

86MLR · 10-29-2019, 09:21 PM

Poor old Subaru, they cannot cut a break.

The last couple of years has been horrible for the PR.

Toyota must be "happy" with their latest investments.

In other news, my turbo charged 2017 86 is freaking awesome. Must be the Toyota badges holding it together, maybe..

Lantanafrs2 · 10-29-2019, 09:46 PM

Appropriate

weederr33 · 10-29-2019, 10:54 PM

Ooof

Irace86.2.0 · 10-30-2019, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Well, that's going to be painful.

Was this thread not good enough?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137511

Bluefire98 · 10-30-2019, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

Was this thread not good enough?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137511

Man this is like scrolling through instagram memes and seeing someone steal your meme and get more likes

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*sniff im ok

Spuds · 10-30-2019, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluefire98

Man this is like scrolling through instagram memes and seeing someone steal your meme and get more likes

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*sniff im ok

Yeah, but Dadhawk had the catchier headline. Your clickbait foo needs practice. Try harder next time.

Dadhawk · 10-30-2019, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

Was this thread not good enough?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137511

Oops. Sorry, I even searched for it before posting but I didn't find it.

10-29-2019, 04:11 PM	#3
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,845 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,284 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2495 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Well now. We traded the wife's 17 Impreza for the Outback just in the nick of time! __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

10-29-2019, 06:42 PM	#5
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,845 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,284 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2495 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	My wife got the recall notice since her car is till attached to her email. Also got one for a serious sounding issue where the ecu stays on when you shut the car off and blows fuses. First year model change issues again! __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

10-29-2019, 09:21 PM	#8
86MLR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: 2002 VX Commodore SS LS1 Auto Location: Sydney Posts: 2,203 Thanks: 500 Thanked 2,185 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Poor old Subaru, they cannot cut a break. The last couple of years has been horrible for the PR. Toyota must be "happy" with their latest investments. In other news, my turbo charged 2017 86 is freaking awesome. Must be the Toyota badges holding it together, maybe.. __________________ Disclaimer: This post represents the official views of the voices in my head at the time of posting. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133311 I'm only here for the biscuits

10-29-2019, 09:46 PM	#9
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10-29-2019, 10:54 PM	#10
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10-29-2019, 03:56 PM	#2
JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,028 Thanks: 7,652 Thanked 6,187 Times in 3,474 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Say goodbye to the 2nd gen Twin...

10-29-2019, 09:05 PM	#6
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10-29-2019, 09:09 PM	#7
Lantanafrs2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Drives: 2013 frs red Location: South Florida Posts: 3,517 Thanks: 2,520 Thanked 3,088 Times in 1,654 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Evs here we come

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