Subaru, Toyota 86 Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA campaign 21V587000 · Reported Jul 29, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc.

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An engine stall while driving can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V587000
Reported to NHTSA	Jul 29, 2021
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Vehicles covered	18 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The low-pressure fuel pump, located inside the fuel tank, may fail on these vehicles. If the pump fails, the engine can stall while the vehicle is being driven. To fix the issue, dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump. This repair is free of charge, and it applies to a number of affected Subaru models as well as the Toyota 86.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Subaru or Toyota dealer, or call customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
3. The repair is free of charge.

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 21V587000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (18)

2018 Subaru BRZ
2018 Subaru Forester
2018 Subaru Impreza
2018 Subaru Legacy
2018 Subaru Outback
2018 Subaru WRX
2018 Toyota 86
2019 Subaru Ascent
2019 Subaru BRZ
2019 Subaru Impreza
2019 Subaru Legacy
2019 Subaru Outback

Show all 18 vehicles

2019 Subaru WRX
2019 Toyota 86
2020 Subaru Ascent
2020 Subaru Impreza
2020 Subaru Legacy
2020 Subaru Outback

Who to contact

Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup

Customer service: 1-844-373-6614

Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-331-4331

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.

The bigger picture

Toyota Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Involve Leaks and Engine Stalling · all 11 Toyota recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.

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