01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Subaru Legacy recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V587000
- 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.
NHTSA 20V218000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- April 16, 2020
- Potential units
- 188,207campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Why it matters: If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.
Owner notification: June 4, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
NHTSA 19V493000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- June 26, 2019
- Potential units
- 2,107campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.
Owner notification: July 26, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH