MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1157710 — Power Steering

Filed February 5, 2026 · Subaru

Overview

MLIT filing number1157710
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedFebruary 5, 2026
Manufacturer(s)Subaru
ComponentPower Steering
Production periodDecember 2025 — December 24, 2025
Vehicles affected756 units

Defect

On the electric power steering system, improper assembly of the connector caused some units to be incompletely engaged. If the connector separates due to driving vibration, the warning lamp illuminates and steering effort may increase.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, inspect the connector to confirm it is fully and correctly engaged. On vehicles where the connector is not properly engaged, replace the steering gear box with a new unit.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 3 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
4BA-VN5 LEVORG VN5-115150 — VN5-115892
5BA-VBH WRX VBH-019633 — VBH-019742
5BA-VNH LEVORG VNH-015632 — VNH-015644

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

電動パワーステアリングにおいて、ハーネスコネクタの組付け作業が不適切であったため、正しく嵌合されていないものがある。そのため、走行振動等によりコネクタがはずれると警告灯が点灯するとともにステアリングの操作力が増大するおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、コネクタが正しく嵌合されているか点検する。正しく嵌合されていない車両はステアリングギヤボックスを新品に交換する。

Source & verification

This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:

https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3010372

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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