NHTSA campaign 23V080000 · Subaru campaign WRD-23

Subaru Recall 23V-080: Battery Harness Corrosion May Cause Loss of Power

NHTSA recall 23V080000 (Subaru campaign WRD-23) was reported by Subaru of America, Inc. on February 14, 2023, with 8,413 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid for model years 2019–2022. Owners were notified on May 12, 2023, per NHTSA.

Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files

Is my vehicle included?

This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 23V080000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.

To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Key facts

NHTSA campaign
23V080000 (also written 23V-080 or 23V080)
Filed by
Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru campaign number
WRD-23
Report received
Potentially affected
8,413 vehicles (per NHTSA)
Component
Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery
Owners notified

Repair completion: 95.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.

Vehicles listed for this recall

NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 23V080000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.

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NHTSA's recall notice

As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 23V080000.

Defect description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.

Safety consequence

A 12-Volt battery that is unable to recharge can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-23.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources

Official NHTSA notice for recall 23V080000

Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.