--- title: "Subaru recall: SUVs, some cars recalled for fuel pump" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/08/subaru-recall-suvs-some-cars-recalled-for-fuel-pump/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff" published: "2021-08-09T16:59:22+00:00" modified: "2025-07-23T15:16:02+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1.-2019-Ascent-Limited.jpg" --- # Subaru recall: SUVs, some cars recalled for fuel pump By Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff Published: 2021-08-09T16:59:22+00:00 Updated: 2025-07-23T15:16:02+00:00 ![Featured image]() 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. For this Subaru recall, the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 13, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WRG-21. Previously, we have reported on Foresters being recalled for [rear stabilizer bracket bolts](). Other recalls on these vehicles include: - 2018 Forester currently has [3 recalls]() - 2019 Ascent has [6 recalls]() - 2020 Ascent has [1 recall]() - 2018 Outback has [3 recalls]() - 2019 Outback has [3 recalls]() - 2020 Outback has[3 recalls]() 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](). **NHTSA Campaign Number:**21V587000 **Manufacturer** Subaru of America, Inc. **Components** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE **Potential Number of Units Affected**165,026 *Editor’s note: This information was copied directly from the NHTSA website. If you have questions or concerns about this Subaru recall, please contact Subaru directly.* **Related posts:** - [Subaru recall: 408k Crosstreks, Foresters recalled over rear stabilizer bracket bolts]() - [Subaru recall: 2018-19 Crosstrek recalled for Engine Control Module]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/08/subaru-recall-suvs-some-cars-recalled-for-fuel-pump/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/08/subaru-recall-suvs-some-cars-recalled-for-fuel-pump/" }, "author": { "name": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/38bee4cf175c90f0da792cb170290a6c" }, "headline": "Subaru recall: SUVs, some cars recalled for fuel pump", "datePublished": "2021-08-09T16:59:22+00:00", "dateModified": "2025-07-23T15:16:02+00:00", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": 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