2019 Subaru Outback Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Subaru Outback, 3% of that year's 1,034 total complaints. Two related recalls (21V587000 and 20V218000) cover a low-pressure fuel pump that may fail. Median mileage at failure was 15,600 miles, with 4 crashes and no fires reported.
- Fuel System complaints
- 32
- 3% of 1,034
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 15,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or loses power suddenly while driving, sometimes on a highway exit ramp or ramp merge.
- Fuel pump fails and causes the engine to lose power or stall, matching the low-pressure fuel pump recall.
- After dealers replaced the fuel pump under the recall, some owners reported the car stalled again days later.
- One owner reported gasoline smell inside the car and fuel leaking onto the street after a recall repair.
- An owner reported delays getting the recall repair completed because replacement parts were not yet available.
When 2019 Subaru Outback fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 23, 2019, latest Aug 12, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Subaru Outback
- NHTSA 21V587000Jul 29, 2021Fuel System175,968 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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 20V218000Apr 16, 2020Fuel System188,207 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Risk: If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel System complaints by Outback model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2019 Subaru Outback have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 21V587000 and campaign 20V218000, both covering a low-pressure fuel pump inside the tank that may fail. Dealers replace the fuel pump free of charge under both campaigns.
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2019 Outback?
- NHTSA lists 32 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Outback, which is 3% of the 1,034 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Fuel System complaints on the 2019 Outback is 15,600 miles.
- Are the fuel system problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 4 crashes and 0 fires reported for the 2019 Outback, with some owners reporting stalling while driving.