Subaru Impreza, Legacy, Outback Recall R/2018/326: Mis Connection Of The Fuel Pump Connector, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 6,649
- vehicles in the UK
- SRT239
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Subaru recalled Impreza, Legacy, Outback vehicles built between 1 January 2004 and 31 July 2010. Fuel pump wiring poor connection. The dealer will replace fuel pump harness and inspect pump flange or damage. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel pump wiring poor connection.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MIS CONNECTION OF THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR Defect: Fuel pump wiring poor connection. Remedy: Replace fuel pump harness and inspect pump flange or damage. Replace if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: mis connection of the fuel pump connector.
The Fix
The dealer will replace fuel pump harness and inspect pump flange or damage.
Are You Affected?
Impreza, Legacy, Outback built between 1 January 2004 and 31 July 2010 may be included. Subaru estimates 6,649 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Subaru, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Subaru.
- Book with any franchised Subaru dealer, quoting the campaign code SRT239 or the DVSA reference R/2018/326. See how to get a Subaru recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| Forester, Impreza, XVPotential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start condition | Urgent | R/2021/353 | |
| Forester, Impreza, XVDue to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off | Urgent | R/2020/316 |
This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2018/229 on 20 Sep 2018, for obstruction in cowl area may force wipers to park out of position and overheat. The one launched after it was R/2018/333 on 1 Jan 2019, for clutch pipe may contact bulkhead wiring and potentially cause the engine to cut out. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/326, launched 1 December 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.