Camden, NJ – August 28, 2021 – Subaru (OTCMKTS:FUJHY) is recalling 165,026 vehicles in which the engine may stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. This recall includes the following models, some of which were developed in partnership with Toyota, which owns a minority stake in the company:
- 2018 – 2020 Subaru Outback
- 2018 – 2019 Subaru BRZ
- 2018 – 2020 Subaru Impreza
- 2018 – 2020 Subaru Legacy
- 2018 – 2019 Subaru WRX
- 2019 – 2020 Subaru Ascent
- 2018 – 2019 Toyota 86 2-Door
- 2018 Subaru Forester
The affected component is the fuel pump, with different part numbers, including 42022CA000 and 42022FL02A.
Recall summary
These cars are equipped with an impeller, which is a rotating plastic disk that draws fuel from the tank and directs it to the fuel pump. Due to what appears to be a supplier error, the impeller does not have enough density, which makes it prone to cracking or becoming deformed. This may cause the fuel pump to stop working and result in the engine stalling, which may cause a crash.
Warning signs
The ‘check engine’ or malfunction indicator light (MIL) may appear on the dashboard and the engine may run rough. Other potential symptoms include various engine running issues, ranging from sluggish performance to hesitation during accelerations. To learn more, please refer to this article about a recent Nissan recall for the same issue.
Risks
A vehicle that stalls while driving may lead to situations that are potentially dangerous to both its occupants and other motorists. This is especially true if it happens in high-speed or dense traffic conditions.
Other Subaru recalls
A year ago, there was a similar Subaru Impreza recall caused by the same fuel pump issue. The recall also included Ascent, Legacy and Outback vehicles. The last 2020 Subaru Outback recall occurred in December 2020, also due to glitchy rear view cameras, as reported.
The last 2018 Subaru BRZ recall occurred in late 2018 when these cars were among roughly 70,000 units that had to be repaired due to faulty rear view cameras. The 2019 Subaru BRZ has not been subject to any additional recalls.
The repair
To solve the problem, Subaru authorized dealers will replace the fuel pump inside the tank that includes an impeller with a higher density at no charge. Owners will be notified beginning September 13, 2021.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
This Subaru fuel pump recall includes more than 160,000 vehicles. To check for this and other Subaru recalls, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
