Subaru Legacy, Outback (2018): Electrical system
Recall 18V773000 · Nov 1, 2018 · Subaru of America, Inc.
228,648
vehicles affected
228,648
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V773000
- Date
- Nov 1, 2018
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 228,648
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Fuel system, gasoline
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V773000?
2 models: Subaru Legacy (2018), Subaru Outback (2018), about 228,648 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V773000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.