Recall 19V-297: replacement ignition switch can slip to ACC
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What causes "Recall 19V-297: replacement ignition switch can slip to ACC" on the Subaru WRX and STI (GE/GH/GR/GV, 2008-2014), and how is it fixed?
NHTSA says a ball spring inside certain replacement mechanical-key ignition switches can break, so key-ring weight and bumps can turn the switch to ACC. Fix: Dealers inspect and replace the switch if needed, free; the recall began May 10, 2019 (WUF-91).
Symptoms
The engine shuts off while driving when the key turns from RUN to ACC.
Cause
NHTSA says a ball spring inside certain replacement mechanical-key ignition switches can break, so key-ring weight and bumps can turn the switch to ACC. Only cars that received the switch as a replacement part are covered (511 vehicles across several Subaru models).
Fix (summary)
Dealers inspect and replace the switch if needed, free; the recall began May 10, 2019 (WUF-91). Check the VIN.
Related build entries
Other GE/GH/GR/GV problems
- Recalls 14V-311 and 14V-830: brake lines can corrode (salt states)
- Recall 19V-149: brake light switch can fail (2008-14 sedans incl. STI)
- Takata passenger air bag inflator recalls (2008-14)
- 5-speed crunches or grinds into 3rd as the synchro wears
- EJ255/EJ257 ringland failure from detonation
More for this car
- All Subaru WRX and STI (GE/GH/GR/GV, 2008-2014) fitment answers · GE/GH/GR/GV common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall 19V-297: replacement mechanical-key ignition switch, incl. 2008-14 WRX — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2008-2014 WRX with replacement mechanical-key switch; from May 10, 2019.
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