The affected vehicles were manufactured from January through March 2013 (check your vehicle’s build date on a sticker on the driver-side doorjamb) and use floormats that weren’t properly manufactured. According to NHTSA, they could curl if exposed to heat and could interfere with brake and accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru will notify affected owners before the month’s end, and dealers will replace all four floormats for free. Owners can call Subaru at 800-782-2783 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236 for more info.
News Editor Jennifer Geiger joined the automotive industry in 2003, much to the delight of her Corvette-obsessed dad. Jennifer is an expert reviewer, certified car-seat technician and mom of three. She wears a lot of hats — many of them while driving a minivan.