SUBARU ASCENT (2019) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Subaru recalls 2019 Ascent vehicles with faulty fuel pump that may cause engine stalling without restart, increasing crash risk. Free replacement pump available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling 2019 Ascent vehicles with a potential fuel pump failure that could cause the engine to stall without restarting, raising crash risk. Owners should contact Subaru for a free pump replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224353-subaru-2019-ascent-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stalling-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224353-subaru-2019-ascent-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stalling-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V218000
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“Subaru 2019 Ascent Fuel Pump Recall: Engine Stalling Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224353-subaru-2019-ascent-fuel-pump-recall-engine-stalling-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V218000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V218000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall and not restart, potentially causing the vehicle to stop moving while driving. This increases crash risk during normal operation.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face engine stalling without restart.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. The recall began June 4, 2020, and affects specific model years.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru
Call 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free fuel pump replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2019 Ascent being recalled?
The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative, causing engine stalling without restart.
How do I get the free pump replacement?
Subaru will notify owners and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump free of charge.
When did this recall start?
The recall began June 4, 2020.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V218000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 20V218000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V218000 (April 16, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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