Subaru — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-02-05

Origin: 日本

Subaru electric power steering harness connector improperly installed, may not engage

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-05
Country of origin	日本
Manufacturer	SUBARU Corporation
Models affected	Levorg, WRX
Units affected	756
Defect	In the electric power steering system, due to improper installation of the harness connector, some may not be properly engaged. As a result, if the connector detaches due to driving vibrations, etc., the warning light will illuminate, and there is a risk that the steering effort will increase.
Component	Steering system (Steering gear box)
Remedy	For all vehicles, inspect whether the connector is properly engaged. For vehicles where the connector is not properly engaged, replace the steering gear box with a new one.
Recall number	5771
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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