Large Recall NHTSA · 20V218000 Reported April 16, 2020

Fuel pump may become inoperative/engine stall

Subaru Of America, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 188,207 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V218000
Manufacturer Campaign
WRD-20
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
188,207
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 16, 2020
Completion Rate
98.20

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019 impreza, outback, legacy, and ascent vehicles. the low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.

Safety Consequence

If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. the recall began june 4, 2020. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wrd-20.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V218000 or campaign WRD-20.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V218000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V218000?

NHTSA recall 20V218000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on April 16, 2020. It addresses: Fuel pump may become inoperative/engine stall. The recall affects approximately 188,207 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V218000 or the manufacturer campaign number WRD-20. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.