The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V218000·Announced 2020-04-16

Subaru Recalls 2019 Models for Fuel Pump Failure Risk

Subaru is recalling 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles because the low pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall.

What this means for you

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 engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The recall involves a defect in the low pressure fuel pump, which may become inoperative.

If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle. This malfunction increases the risk of a crash.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU IMPREZA, LEGACY, ASCENT, OUTBACK
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
188,207

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 (4)

  • IMPREZA
  • LEGACY
  • ASCENT
  • OUTBACK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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