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2018 Subaru Legacy electrical system problems

The 2018 Subaru Legacy has 43 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 27% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

43

Electrical System complaints

27%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

18V773000Electrical SystemNovember 1, 2018 · 228,648 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

The Driver Side Rear View when I started the Car back in January of 2024 after car had been running for 30 Seconds smoke and Fire flames were seen coming through that rear view mirror immediately contacted Subaru of America and was called back with urgency and they fixed this issue but since then I…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 4, 2024 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Subaru Legacy have?

NHTSA has 43 complaints about the 2018 Subaru Legacy electrical system — 27% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Subaru Legacy electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 18V773000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.