| Issue ID | 1341323 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10935220 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | WRX |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 28/10/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The bluetooth system has a defect. The first time a phone is connected, the connection works. If that phone is deleted from the subaru's system, an attempt to reconnect fails. I have tried this with an iphone 5, iphone 6, and blackberry. The service rep at the dealer also confirms the re-connect problem. This means that hands-free calling is impossible, creating a potential safety hazzard for drivers who insist on using the phone even when the bluetooth function is not available. Subaru, to whom i have reported the problem, claims it is a defect with the phones, even though the dealer and i have replicated the problem with no less than 4 different phones. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | POTOMAC FALLS, VA |
| VIN pattern | JF1VA1J65G8XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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