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2019 Subaru Outback fuel system problems

The 2019 Subaru Outback has 30 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

30

Fuel System complaints

2%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Outback fuel system complaints by model year46 complaints1996: 2 complaints1997: 5 complaints1998: 5 complaints1999: 7 complaints2000: 12 complaints2001: 32 complaints2002: 33 complaints2003: 4 complaints2004: 6 complaints2005: 19 complaints2006: 40 complaints2007: 6 complaints2008: 3 complaints2009: 8 complaints2010: 5 complaints2011: 16 complaints2012: 4 complaints2013: 15 complaints2014: 13 complaints2015: 18 complaints2016: 13 complaints2017: 16 complaints2018: 46 complaints2019: 30 complaints2020: 13 complaints2021: 10 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 2 complaints2024: 2 complaints2025: 2 complaints
Outback fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

21V587000Fuel SystemJuly 29, 2021 · 175,968 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

20V218000Fuel SystemApril 16, 2020 · 188,207 units

Defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.

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.

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.

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2019 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 2019 Subaru Outback fuel system — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Subaru Outback fuel system?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the fuel system: 20V218000, 21V587000.

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.