Subaru recalls 640K vehicles globally

Associated Press

DETROIT

Subaru is recalling about 640,000 vehicles worldwide to fix two problems that can cause them to stall.

The first recall covers 229,000 Outback and Legacy vehicles in the U.S. from the 2018 model year. Government documents say a software problem can stop the low-fuel warning light from illuminating and make the miles-to-empty display inaccurate. The problem can cause drivers to run out of fuel and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The other covers 411,000 vehicles worldwide: Subaru Imprezas from 2012 to 2014 and the 2013 BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S, in which engine valve springs can fracture, causing engines to malfunction.

Owners will be notified starting in December. In the fuel-indicator recall, dealers will reprogram software. If tools aren’t ready, owners will be notified by letter again when they are.

In the spring-valve recall, dealers will replace the valves. If parts aren’t ready, owners will be notified again as to when to take vehicles in for repairs.

Subaru says it has no reports of crashes or injuries due to either problem.