Subaru recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Legacy 2018
- Subaru Outback 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V773000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 1, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 20, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 228,648
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 1, 2017 to Aug 17, 2018
- Part
- Electrical system › Software; Fuel system, gasoline
- Maker's own recall number
- WTW-82
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Air bags Mar 22, 2024
- Subaru recall: Power train Nov 9, 2023
- Subaru recall: Power train Sep 21, 2023
- Subaru recall: Power train Jul 8, 2022
- Subaru recall: Power train Dec 9, 2021
- Subaru / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 29, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.