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Subaru XV II recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 3 versions affected: 1

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.6i 114 Lineartronic AWDPetrol · 114 hp 2.0i e-Boxer 150 Lineartronic AWDHybrid · 150 hp	No documented recall
2.0i 156 Lineartronic AWDPetrol · 156 hp	Recall: ignition coils and risk of stalling

Each campaign in detail

Recall: ignition coils and risk of stalling
Manufacturer recall
In the United States, Subaru recalled the 2018-2019 Crosstrek (and the 2017-2019 Impreza): the engine control unit could leave the ignition coil powered, causing a short circuit and a blown fuse, with a risk of the engine stalling while driving. The remedy includes a software update and replacement of the coils. This US recall is not confirmed for cars sold in France: check the serial number with a Subaru repairer.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
2.0i 156 Lineartronic AWD
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- 2017-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Impreza: Recall Alert — Cars.com (new tab)
- Subaru recall: 2018-19 Crosstrek recalled for Engine Control Module — Pickup Truck +SUV Talk (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Suzuki Vitara IV	4	0	not rated
Toyota C-HR I	0	2	4.5/5
Nissan Qashqai II	1	4	3.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Subaru XV II had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Subaru XV II: Recall: ignition coils and risk of stalling.

Which versions of the Subaru XV II are affected?

Affected versions: 2.0i 156 Lineartronic AWD (1). No documented recall for: 1.6i 114 Lineartronic AWD, 2.0i e-Boxer 150 Lineartronic AWD.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Subaru XV II?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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