SUBARU LEGACY (2020) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Subaru is recalling 2020 Legacy vehicles with potential fuel pump failure causing engine stalls and crash risk. Owners must have fuel pump replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling 2020 Legacy vehicles due to a risk of fuel pump failure that could cause engine stalls while driving, potentially leading to crashes. This recall requires dealers to replace the fuel pump at no cost to owners. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80031-subaru-legacy-2020-recall-fuel-pump-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80031-subaru-legacy-2020-recall-fuel-pump-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V587000
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“Subaru Legacy (2020) Recall: Fuel Pump Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80031-subaru-legacy-2020-recall-fuel-pump-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V587000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V587000).
Why it’s dangerous
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving. This stall could lead to a crash if the vehicle is moving at speed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Subaru Legacy vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the risk of engine stalls during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Legacy has a recall notice from Subaru. The recall covers 2020 Legacy vehicles with a specific fuel pump issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a fuel pump replacement.
Get Fuel Pump Replacement
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2020 Legacy being recalled?
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, causing engine stalls while driving and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2020 Legacy is affected if it was manufactured between 2019-2020 and has a specific fuel pump issue.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall was notified to owners on September 24, 2021, but there is no specific deadline for the repair.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V587000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 21V587000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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 #21V587000 (July 29, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.