Recall 21V-587: low-pressure fuel pump can fail (2018-19 WRX)
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What causes "Recall 21V-587: low-pressure fuel pump can fail (2018-19 WRX)" on the Subaru WRX and STI (VA, 2015-2021), and how is it fixed?
NHTSA says the low-pressure fuel pump inside the tank may fail on certain 2018-19 WRXs (and other Subaru and Toyota models). Fix: Dealers replace the pump free; owner letters went out September 24, 2021 (WRG-21).
Symptoms
Engine stall while driving.
Cause
NHTSA says the low-pressure fuel pump inside the tank may fail on certain 2018-19 WRXs (and other Subaru and Toyota models).
Fix (summary)
Dealers replace the pump free; owner letters went out September 24, 2021 (WRG-21). Check the VIN.
Related build entries
Other VA problems
- Recall 16V-162: turbocharger air intake duct can crack (2015-16 WRX)
- Recall 22V-522: backup light switch can corrode (2015-21 WRX)
- FA20DIT intake valve carbon deposits (direct injection)
More for this car
- All Subaru WRX and STI (VA, 2015-2021) fitment answers · VA common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall 21V-587: low-pressure fuel pump can fail, incl. 2018-19 WRX — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2018-2019 WRX among others; pump replaced; letters September 24, 2021.
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