2018 Subaru Outback recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 3 2018 Subaru Outback recalls, newest first
Jul 29, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliverySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018 to 2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018 to 2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 WRG21.
NHTSA campaign 21V587000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Dec 31, 2018Visibility, Rearview Mirrors/devicesSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.
Fix: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ85.
NHTSA campaign 18V935000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Nov 1, 2018Electrical System, SoftwareSubaru 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.
Risk: 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.
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 WTW82.
NHTSA campaign 18V773000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Subaru Outback. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2018 Subaru Outback has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.