Large Recall NHTSA · 18V772000 Reported November 1, 2018

Engine valve spring failure may cause engine stall

Subaru Of America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 165,534 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V772000
Manufacturer Campaign
WTY-84
Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
165,534
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 1, 2018
Completion Rate
70.16

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 subaru impreza, 2012-2013 impreza stationwagon, 2013 subaru brz, xv crosstrek and toyota scion fr-s vehicles. the engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify their owners. toyota will notify the fr-s owners. dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. the recall began december 26, 2018. subaru owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, toyota owners may contact the toyota customer experience center at 1-888-270-9371. subaru's number for this recall is wty-84.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V772000 or campaign WTY-84.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V772000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V772000?

NHTSA recall 18V772000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on November 1, 2018. It addresses: Engine valve spring failure may cause engine stall. The recall affects approximately 165,534 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V772000 or the manufacturer campaign number WTY-84. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.