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Subaru Outback Recall 21V587: Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving

NHTSA campaign 21V587, reported July 29, 2021, 175,968 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail on certain Subaru and Toyota 86 vehicles. If the pump fails, the engine can stall while the vehicle is being driven, which raises the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Owners of affected Subaru and Toyota vehicles can call customer service at 1-844-373-6614; Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule a free repair at an authorized dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V587Subaru of America, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Subaru Ascent20192020
Subaru BRZ20182019
Subaru Forester2018
Subaru Impreza201820192020
Subaru Legacy201820192020
Subaru Outback201820192020
Subaru WRX20182019
Toyota 8620182019