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2018 Subaru Legacy Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2018 Subaru Legacy. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Critical safety
Summary: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 21V587000 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported: 2021-07-29 · Engine/Fuel
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES Critical safety
Summary: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 18V935000 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported: 2018-12-31 · Visibility
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Critical safety
Summary: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 18V773000 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported: 2018-11-01 · Electrical
Recall summary
This 2018 Subaru Legacy has 3 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP — 1 recall
- VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES — 1 recall
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 3
Most recent recall reported: 2021-07-29.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Subaru Legacy have open recalls?
Yes — there are 3 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2018 Subaru Legacy. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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