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NHTSA Recall 20V218000: Fuel pump (fuel system)

Subaru of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 188,207 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Subaru Ascent.

188,207
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2020
owners notified (June 4)
NHTSA campaign20V218000
Manufacturer campaignWRD-20
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP
Report receivedApril 16, 2020
Owner notificationJune 4, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V218000

Make and modelModel years
Subaru Ascent2019
Subaru Impreza2019
Subaru Legacy2019
Subaru Outback2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.