Recall 21V-587
Subaru of America, Inc. recalled the 2019 to 2020 Subaru Ascent and 7 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, fuel pump).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-587
- Reported
- July 29, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 175,968 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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-[removed]. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Ascent 2019 to 2020
- Subaru BRZ 2018 to 2019
- Subaru Forester 2018
- Subaru Impreza 2018 to 2020
- Subaru Legacy 2018 to 2020
- Subaru Outback 2018 to 2020
- Subaru WRX 2018 to 2019
- Toyota 86 2018 to 2019