Find Out if You're Affected by the Subaru Ignition Coil Recall

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Use DoNotPay to Make a Subaru Ignition Coil Recall

There's excitement, control, and freedom when cruising in a Subaru. However, safety is always a priority, whether running errands or taking that road trip after a year in quarantine.

If, when driving, you notice engine stalls, backfires, or an increase in fuel consumption, chances are the ignition coil is faulty. You should check if your car is in the Subaru ignition coil recall to be on the safe side.

If your vehicle is among the recalls, don't worry. It's among the pet food, exercise equipment, beauty products, snacks, medical gadgets, and medicines recalled annually. In your case, DoNotPay is ready to fight for you.

How to Make a Subaru Ignition Coil Recall Claim?

Making a claim requires granular evidence. Before you report a faulty ignition coil, ensure you have all the essential data such as vehicle registration and VINs, the vendor where you bought the vehicle, and the date of purchase.

There are various ways to report and make your claim:

  • Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614
  • Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153)
  • Visit www.safercar.gov and make your claim

If you decide to DIY your claim, you should know the hassle, complications, and technicalities involved.

Luckily, DoNotPay provides you with a faster, more convenient, automated, less frustrating way of making your Subaru Ignition Coil Recall claim and with higher chances of success.

Why The Subaru Ignition Coil Recall?

Subaru released a statement containing the findings of an investigation they had carried out.

According to the findings, an improper Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil long after shutting off the engine resulting in a short circuit. A prolonged short circuit may blow the ignition coil fuse, resulting in issues such as stalling mid-drive, which can cause accidents.

While there aren't any reported accidents due to the faulty ignition coils, the manufacturer saw it as a reason to initiate a recall.

Who Is Eligible For The Subaru Ignition Coil Recall?

The good news is that not all Subaru vehicles have faulty ignition coils, and so not all are recalled.

You are eligible for the claim if you drive:

  • 2017 - 2019 Subaru Impreza
  • 2018 - 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

To be sure, you can do a VIN check with the NHTSA and sift through the numerous recalled vehicles.

If you are successful, the manufacturer might:

  • Replace the faulty ignition coil with a functioning one without charge
  • Repair the faulty ignition coil and update the ECM, free of charge
  • Reimburse you for the purchase of the vehicle, excluding the depreciated value. Additionally, the manufacturer should reimburse you if you have replaced or repaired the faulty ignition coil. Ensure you attach the original service repair order, which has the name of the repair facility, date of repair, mileage at the time of repair, vehicle identification number (VIN), and your details.

The harsh truth is, while you might get a replacement or repair, this process might take longer than necessary, especially if you lack the time or capability to make the check.

But that shouldn't be the case, and DoNotPay is here to make sure of that.

Do You Immediately Get A Recall If You Report Your Product?

The short answer is no, especially if you DIY.

The repair or replacement period can take up to a few hours. However, the period before making the repairs or replacement should worry you as the manufacturer might take long before initiating the recall or sending out the recall notices.

What if you bought the vehicle from another owner instead of a dealer and hadn't completed the ownership transfer process?

Don't take the chance to bench your vehicle by waiting, not when you can use DoNotPay.

How to Check for Safety Recalls on your Vehicle Using DoNotPay 's Car Recall Monitor:

If you own a vehicle, whether it's used or new, it's crucial to check for recalls. Driving a recalled vehicle can lead to accidents and fatalities.

How the Car Recall Monitor Works:

  1. Enter your vehicle information, including the make, model, and year.
  2. We'll automatically check against the NHTSA database to see if your vehicle has been involved in any recalls.
  3. We'll generate a report summarizing all of the recalls, including the recalled date, NHTSA campaign number, required remediations, and more.

How To Schedule Car Dealership Appointments To Repair Recalled Vehicles Using DoNotPay

If your vehicle has been recalled, you're entitled to a free repair! Regardless of whether it's a used or new car, you can use the DoNotPay Car Recall Repair product to schedule an appointment at your local car dealership and get your vehicle repaired.

How the Car Recall Repair product works:

  1. Tell us about your purchase, including the product name, brand, store you purchased the item from, price, and date of purchase. If you purchased the item online, enter your transaction details and payment method as well.
  2. Tell us how you found out about the recall.
  3. Choose whether you want a refund, repair, or replacement.
  4. Upload photographic evidence of your purchase and the product if you still have it.
  5. Choose whether you have the capacity to return the item or not.

And that's it! will contact your local dealership to request an appointment and ask for your vehicle to be repaired for free.

Benefits of using DoNotPay to claim a Subaru Ignition Coil Recall

There are bucket loads of benefits when you deploy DoNotPay to make your claim, including:

FastYou don't have to spend hours trying to solve the issue
SuccessfulYou can rest assured knowing we'll make the best case for you
SimpleYou don't have to struggle to fill out tedious forms or keep track of all the steps involved in claiming your recall

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Claim Your Subaru Ignition Coil Recall Successfully

It matters the methods you are deploying to claim your Subaru ignition coil recall. For increased success rates, it's best to consider using DoNotPay for this endeavor. We shall investigate if your car is part of the recall and contact the manufacturer on your behalf for a successful claim.

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