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.
Electrical System — Software
Fuel System, Gasoline
Date Announced
NOV 01, 2018
Vehicles Affected
228,648
Subaru Recall # WTW-82
NHTSA Campaign #
18V773000
Summary
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.
Actions
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.
Documents (31) Defect Notice 573 Report Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - New Subaru Safety Recall/STOP SALE: WTW-82 Combination Meter Reprogramming Recall Acknowledgement Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: WTW-82 Repair Procedures for New In-Stock Unsold 2018 Legacy / Outback Units Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Re: Subaru Service Loaner Program (“SSLPâ€) vehicles grounded due to recall notice (WTW-82) Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1 ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Re: Inoperative WTW-82 Combi Meter Re-programmer Miscellaneous Document - Email to owners 3/11/2019 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Subaru Retailer Pre-Owned Support Program (WTW-82) Final Reminder Remedy Instructions and TSB Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Retailer Support Program Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SUBJECT: UPDATED WTW-82 Repair Procedures for Retailer SSLP, CPO and / or any remaining incomplete unsold stock 2018MY Legacy / Outback units. Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Date: April 17th, 2019 Re: Additional WTW-82/WUD-89 Combi Meter Re-programmer Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1 Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Safety Recall Special Service Tool Shipment: WTW-82 Combination Meter Reprogramming Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SUBJECT: WTW-82 Combination Meter Reprogramming Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SUBJECT: VERY IMPORTANT WTW-82 COMBINATION METER UPDATE PROGRAM INFORMATION AND PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Date: December 7, 2018 Subaru Safety Recall/STOP SALE: WTW-82 Combination Meter Reprogramming Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subaru Safety Recall/STOP SALE: WTW-82 Combination Meter Reprogramming Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- WTW-82 Retailer Inventory on Stop Sale Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 4, 2019 Subaru Safety Recall/STOP SALE: WTW-82 Combination Meter Reprogramming Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - WTW-82 Retailer Inventory on Stop Sale Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2 Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4 Remedy Instructions and TSB Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3