Subaru Vehicles May Have Fuel Pump Failure

NHTSA campaign 20V218000 · Reported Apr 16, 2020 · Subaru of America, Inc.

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If the fuel pump fails, the engine may stall and be unable to restart, which can raise the chance of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V218000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 16, 2020
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain Subaru Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles have a low pressure fuel pump that may stop working. Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump to fix the problem.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
3. The fuel pump replacement is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V218000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2019 Subaru Ascent
2019 Subaru Impreza
2019 Subaru Legacy
2019 Subaru Outback

Who to contact

Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup

Customer service: 1-844-373-6614

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.