SUBARU LEGACY (2018) recall — Electrical System
Subaru is recalling 2018 Legacy vehicles with inaccurate fuel displays that may cause unexpected stalling and crashes. Owners will receive free software updates to fix the issue.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling 2018 Legacy vehicles because their fuel display may show a positive number when the tank is empty, causing unexpected stalling and increasing crash risk. This affects drivers who rely on the fuel gauge for safe driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225333-subaru-2018-legacy-inaccurate-fuel-display-may-cause-stalling-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225333-subaru-2018-legacy-inaccurate-fuel-display-may-cause-stalling-and · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V773000
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“Subaru 2018 Legacy: Inaccurate Fuel Display May Cause Stalling and Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225333-subaru-2018-legacy-inaccurate-fuel-display-may-cause-stalling-and. Based on NHTSA recall #18V773000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V773000).
Why it’s dangerous
The software error causes the low fuel warning light to not activate at the correct fuel level and the miles-to-empty display to show a positive number when the tank is empty. This can lead to unexpected stalling while driving, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Subaru Legacy vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently monitor fuel levels are at higher risk due to potential stalling.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Subaru Legacy vehicles. The recall started February 20, 2019, and Subaru will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free software update for your vehicle.
Get Software Update
Dealers will reprogram the combination meter software at no cost to fix the inaccurate fuel display.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
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 when the tank is empty.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2018 Subaru Legacy. The recall began February 20, 2019, and Subaru will notify affected owners directly.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free software update at a dealer.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V773000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 18V773000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #18V773000 (January 11, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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