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Automotive · New Zealand · 2025-09-05

SUBARU was recalled in New Zealand on 2025-09-05. The subject vehicles are equipped with Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems that, among other things, control the windshield defroster function. Due to the programming of the HVAC control ECU software, under certain conditions, such as a …

CountryNew Zealand
CategoryAutomotive
Published2025-09-05
Models affectedSOLTERRA
Model year2023-2025
DefectThe subject vehicles are equipped with Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems that, among other things, control the windshield defroster function. Due to the programming of the HVAC control ECU software, under certain conditions, such as a specific failure mode of the electric compressor, the HVAC system will enter a failsafe mode that suspends the heater operation of the system and affects defroster function. In some cases, when the vehicle is operated in certain low temperatures, the defrosting performance reduces and may not remove frost, ice and/or fog from the windshie…
RemedyFor selected vehicles affected by this recall campaign, reference NZ140. Authorised Subaru Service Centres will update the HVAC control ECU software.
Recall numberNQ20250905-NZ140
Official noticeView source ↗

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