Model year 2018 · Subaru

2018 Subaru Outback recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Outback. The most recent was reported on July 29, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: OUTBACK.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Outback, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V587000	July 29, 2021	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
18V935000	December 31, 2018	Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices
18V773000	November 1, 2018	Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Electrical System (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V587000Manufacturer no. WRG-21

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: July 29, 2021
Owner notification: September 24, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 175,968 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: OUTBACK

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V587000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V935000Manufacturer no. WTZ-85

Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices

Report received by NHTSA: December 31, 2018
Owner notification: February 5, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 71,190 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Subaru Outback: July 7, 2017 – July 23, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: OUTBACK

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V935000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V773000Manufacturer no. WTW-82

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: November 1, 2018
Owner notification: February 20, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 228,648 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Subaru Outback: February 1, 2017 – August 17, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: OUTBACK

Components: Electrical System › Software; Fuel System, Gasoline

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V773000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 30, 2021.