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2018 Subaru Outback recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Outback, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJuly 29, 2021report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2018 Subaru Outback recall campaigns

The 2018 Subaru Outback report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 21V587000 dated July 29, 2021.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
July 29, 2021
Potential units
175,968campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Why it matters: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

Owner notification: September 24, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V935000

Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
December 31, 2018
Potential units
71,190campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors.".

Why it matters: Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ-85.

Owner notification: February 5, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V773000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
November 1, 2018
Potential units
228,648campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty.

Why it matters: The inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the combination meter software, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTW-82.

Owner notification: February 20, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2018 Subaru Outback?

The most frequent component groups in 2018 Subaru Outback campaign records are Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Electrical System (1), Visibility (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Electrical System1
Visibility1