10Affected configurations shown592,647Potential units affected73.4%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTK-71. Note: This recall supersedes recall 11V-469. All vehicles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this campaign, and need to have their wiper motor bottom cover replaced again.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2016-4
0.0%
2017-1
0.0%
2017-2
0.0%
2017-3
0.0%
2017-4
0.0%
2018-1
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 16V694000
2014 SUBARU LEGACYOpen vehicle record →2014 SUBARU OUTBACKOpen vehicle record →2013 SUBARU OUTBACKOpen vehicle record →2013 SUBARU LEGACYOpen vehicle record →2012 SUBARU LEGACYOpen vehicle record →2012 SUBARU OUTBACKOpen vehicle record →2011 SUBARU LEGACYOpen vehicle record →2011 SUBARU OUTBACKOpen vehicle record →2010 SUBARU OUTBACKOpen vehicle record →2010 SUBARU LEGACYOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.