Subaru Recalls 2018 Legacy and Outback for Fuel Display Software Error
Subaru is recalling 2018 Legacy and Outback vehicles because a software error may cause the fuel gauge to display incorrect levels, increasing the risk of stalling and a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. The recall involves 228,648 vehicles affected by a software error in the electrical system.
Due to this software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level. Additionally, the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number even when the fuel tank is empty. This inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel, causing the vehicle to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the combination meter software free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Subaru's number for this recall is WTW-82.
The recalled product
- Product
- SUBARU OUTBACK, LEGACY
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Software / Electrical
- Affected units
- 228,648
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- OUTBACK
- LEGACY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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