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2018 Subaru Outback Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 open safety recalls for the 2018 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are always free from the manufacturer.

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

18V935000 · Dec 2018
WHAT’S WRONG

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."

THE RISK

Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.

THE FIX (FREE)

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

18V773000 · Nov 2018
WHAT’S WRONG

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.

THE RISK

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.

THE FIX (FREE)

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

21V587000 · Jul 2021
WHAT’S WRONG

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.

THE RISK

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

THE FIX (FREE)

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.

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