Subaru Legacy, Outback Recall R/2019/052: A Driving Range Indicator In The Multi Information Display Has A Program Error, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 422
- vehicles in the UK
- SRT-262
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Subaru recalled Legacy, Outback vehicles built between 27 July 2017 and 1 August 2018. Driver multi-function display inaccurate remaining fuel mileage range. The recall notice describes the fix as: will have a software enhancement. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Driver multi-function display inaccurate remaining fuel mileage range.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A DRIVING RANGE INDICATOR IN THE MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY HAS A PROGRAM ERROR Defect: Driver multi-function display inaccurate remaining fuel mileage range. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have a software enhancement.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a driving range indicator in the multi information display has a program error.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will have a software enhancement. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Legacy, Outback built between 27 July 2017 and 1 August 2018 may be included. Subaru estimates 422 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 SRT-262 or the DVSA reference R/2019/052. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutbackMalfunction of inhibitor switch on CVT | Low | R/2024/391 | |
| Impreza, Levorg, Outback, XVThe electronic park brake connector may disconnect | Urgent | R/2022/260 | |
| OutbackThe eyesight logic may cause an un-necessary activation of the pre-collision braking | Urgent | R/2022/053 | |
| BRZ, Forester, Impreza, Legacy and 2 moreThe load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture | Book soon | R/2019/025 | |
| Legacy, OutbackElectronic parking brake capacitor on inner circuit board and magnet ring of the sensor may fracture | Urgent | R/2018/346 |
This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2019/025 on 1 Mar 2019, for the load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture. The one launched after it was R/2019/106 on 8 Apr 2019, for silicone gas may seep into stop light switch housing and lead to a conduction failure. You can also see every Subaru recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/052, launched 20 March 2019. 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.