2018 Subaru Outback · recalls
2018 Subaru Outback recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recalls that include the 2018 Subaru Outback. The newest, 21V-587, was filed Jul 29, 2021 for the fuel system.
- 3recalls
- 3systems
- 811owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Jul 29, 2021 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 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.
Remedy: 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 WRG-21.
2 of the 811 owner complaints on this car cite the fuel system. Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (52).
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Subaru 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.
Remedy: 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 WTZ-85.
41 of the 811 owner complaints on this car cite the visibility. Symptom sheets that include this system: Windshield cracks or distorts (264) · Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (158) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (52).
Electrical System:Software
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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
265 of the 811 owner complaints on this car cite the electrical system. Symptom sheets that include this system: Battery dies or the car will not start (170) · Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails (158) · Engine stalls or loses power while driving (52) · Backup camera goes black or freezes (52).
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2018 Subaru Outback complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Windshield and wipers: 233 complaints, no recallwindshield · infotainment
- Fuel and propulsion: 43 complaints, no recallstalling
- Engine: 37 complaints, no recallstalling
- Steering: 35 complaints, no recall
- Speed control: 21 complaints, no recall
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