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Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a new voluntary emissions recall for certain 2017 model year WRX and Forester vehicles equipped with a 2.0L turbo engine. You have received this notice because our records indicate that you currently own one of these vehicles.

The performance of the rear catalyst may cause your vehicle to exceed exhaust emission standards.

WRA-25 Recall FAQs:

Q: What should I do?
A: Please contact your Subaru retailer for an appointment to have this repair performed.

Q: What will Subaru do?
A: Subaru will replace the rear catalyst with an improved one on all affected vehicles. Subaru will also reprogram the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on affected vehicles with a manual transmission.

Q: What will be done to the vehicle?
A: Your Subaru retailer will replace the rear catalyst with an improved one on all affected vehicles. Subaru will also reprogram the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on affected vehicles with a manual transmission. This repair will be performed at no cost to you.

Q: What Subaru models are involved?
A: Certain 2017 model year WRX and Forester vehicles equipped with a 2.0L turbo engine.

Q: Do I need to make an appointment?
A: Yes. Please contact your servicing Subaru retailer to set up an appointment to ensure that the retailer can allocate a time slot to best accommodate you.

Q: How much will this recall repair cost?
A: This repair will be performed free of charge at any authorized Subaru retailer.

Q: Do I have to return to the retailer where I bought the car?
A: Any authorized Subaru retailer will be able to perform this recall repair free of charge for you.

Q: Can I have this recall repair performed at an independent repair facility?
A: Only an authorized Subaru retailer can perform this recall repair free of charge for you.

Q: If I live in Canada do I have to return to the United States to have this performed?
A: Any authorized Subaru dealership in either the United States or Canada is capable of performing this recall repair.

Q: If I no longer own the vehicle what should I do?
A: If you no longer own your vehicle, please update owner information online at www.subaru.com/customer-support.html, by selecting Email Us then selecting Ownership Update from the list of topics.