Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Subaru Outback - part 1

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, gasoline started to spill from the fuel filler neck. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to provide a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 300.

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure recurred. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign numbers: 21v587000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 20v218000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

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The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v587000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact was able to start the vehicle after several attempts; however, the vehicle was sluggish and was running rough while driving. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle was experiencing a low fuel pressure, and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was undrivable. The contact stated that the fuel pump was previously replaced under NHTSA campaign number: 21v587000 (fuel system, gasoline) in 2021. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,500.

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while accelerated at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle inadvertently decreased in speed while the accelerator pedal remained depressed when suddenly the engine misfired and the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated then all the warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact then stated that she purchased an ode reader from the nearest auto shop where it was used to diagnose the vehicle and produced codes: p0177, p0174, p0102 and p0113. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and mass airflow sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the NHTSA campaign number: 20v218000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the contact was informed that she would be notified but the contact had not received a response. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer as well as hudiburg Subaru (210 e interstate 240 service rd, oklahoma city, ok 73149) on several occasions. However, both dealers could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21v587000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

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The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact had received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 21v578000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled for the recall repair. The contact then received a call from the dealer that the appointment was cancelled due to parts not being available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to serra Subaru of travers city located at 1747 s. Garfield Ave, traverse city, mi 49686. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v218000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The brewster Subaru located at (1021 NY-22, brewster, NY 10509) was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Since the recent temperature drop where we live (maryland, DC metro region), we've noticed a strong gasoline smell inside the car's cabin. The smell is strong enough that we are uncomfortable driving long distances, for our own health and that of our children. The smell only appears when the car is running (though it doesn't seem to depend on speed). We've owned the car since March 2010, and this is the first time we've noticed the issue; it's also the coldest weather we've encountered since purchase. Apparently there's a fuel-line-related recall for imprezas of this vintage, but not yet for Outbacks.

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1st incident 1/10/2014- leaving a stop light car would not accelerate and vdc, cel and brake light flashing. Sat on the side of the road for about 1/2 hour. Husband came to pick us up and tried starting the car. The car started and was able to drive w/o further issue. Check codes and had misfire cyc 1,2,3,4. Local mechanic could find nothing wrong cleared codes. Husband noticed both drl lights were blown. Replaced both and when the key was turned on (not started) heard a loud squealing electrical noise from the area of the alternator/power steering pump where the electrical harness is bolted to the top of the engine. Started the car and it drove fine for about 2 weeks. 2nd incident 1/14/2014 - pulling away from a friends house vdc and cel lights come on. Turn off car and sit for about 20 minutes. Start car all warning lights gone and car drove fine. Husband checked codes and found misfire cyc 1,2 only 3rd incident 1/30/2014 - leaving stop light and vdc light comes on and car will only go about 3 miles per hour enough to get it off road and engine stalls. No cel this time. Sit for about five minutes start car and it drives fine and all lights gone. Replaced the battery and had mechanic clean out the abs brake sensors. Subaru America and our dealership where we bought the car are aware and can find nothing wrong.

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The smell of raw gas permeates the passenger cabin when the car is started in temperatures under 10 degrees fahrenheit.

Same symptom happened twice: once just after starting from a service area on the interstate, the second on suburban roads I describe here. During a normal 30 mile suburban trip, after about 20 miles the vehicle suddenly lost power and the check engine light came on. The engine continued running but the accelerator pedal seemed to have no control over the engine speed or power. After coasting to a stop and turning the engine off for a minute the car started and ran normally, though the check engine light stayed on for a day or so. When we took the vehicle to the dealer after the first incident they were not able to interpret the check engine codes; after the second incident they found a p2138 code -- "accelerator position sensor" failure. They replaced the accelerator assembly and the vehicle seems to be running correctly again. As I understand it the issue is a failure in the accelerator position sensor: there are dual sensors in the assembly and if their readings differ the accelerator pedal is effectively "disconnected" and the driver loses all power. I believe this is a serious safety issue: the failure could just as well have taken place at high speed on the interstate without the possibility of a safe stop, and having the first indication of trouble being "losing all power" is not acceptable.

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After stopping at a stop sign, I attempted to drive off, but the car did not accelerate on application of the throttle pedal. The engine remained at idle, and the car rolled slowly into the intersection. Nothing I did corrected the problem until I placed the transmission in park, turned off the engine, then re-started the car. The car then performed normally until I reached the next stop sign, where the problem repeated. In all, the problem occurred seven (7) times on this day, apparently at random. That is, at some stops the car performed normally, and at other stops, the car failed to accelerate when the throttle pedal was depressed. The service department at my Subaru dealer was unable to replicate the problem and therefore performed no repairs. Two weeks later, the problem occurred again, three (3) times in two days. This is an extremely dangerous problem, because it can leave the car in a busy intersection without the ability to move until the driver turns off the car and then re-starts it. This problem has been noted by other Subaru Outback owners in online forums, and at least one other vehicle safety complaint has been filed regarding this problem.

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Happened twice in one week. All of sudden, accelerator not responsive and lost of power. Check engine light comes on and cruise flashing. After turning on and off or stay off for a night, lights went out themselves. Error code p2138 accelerator position sensor. Check sensor no obvious loose on connector. Press connect on and no issue so far. It seems the connector too close to the floor and easy to kicked or touched by foot. \ car was bought in buffalo west herr Subaru and used in toronto.

While driving 70mph in the fast lane down the highway I turned cruise control on. As soon as the cruise control was engaged all throttle was lost. While in motion I put the car in neutral then back into drive and nothing happened. The car was decelerating so I pulled off the highway. Once safely on the side of the road I turned the car off for several minutes and then back on. The acceleration capability returned but the check engine light was on. I took the car to a mechanic to read the code which came back as the throttle control sensor. This is a very dangerous defect and should be addressed by Subaru America.

I was accelerating to get on the freeway entrance in my Subaru Outback (with my wife and two small children) when I notice a complete loss in throttle response. The car was just barely moving due to the engine idle. Check engine light came on. I drove at that pace to a parking lot to check my options. I had not noted, until now, that this car has no throttle cable and is completely drive-by-wire. I looked at the connection of wire harness to the pedal assembly and did not see any red flags - no corrosion, etc. It appeared to be in good shape. I shut the car off, waited about 30 sec, and restarted it. It then got us home. When I got home tonight, I ran my obd diagnostic tool and got a p2138 error code. This is listed as "throttle/pedal position sensor/switch "d"/"e" voltage correlation" trouble code description. I am going to check into my options tomorrow, but felt this was worth reporting since it appears there are others out there that have experienced this problem as well. There is definitely a safety concern with a failure of this nature as I was traveling at a good rate and in traffic. Luckily, everyone is ok - but my wife and I worry when this will happen again. Thanks.

In temperatures lower than 45 degrees f, if not 'warmed up' the car will make a loud thunk noise and lurch forward upon being put into drive. If the brake is not firmly engage, the car will jump forward. The Subaru dealer claims this is caused by the car's status as a performance vehicle, and engine warm up needs to occur to lower the rpms.

I stopped at a stoplight. When the light changed, I pressed the accelerator and moved forward. I released the accelerator to slow up because of traffic conditions. When I pressed the accelerator again to move forward, the engine did not rev up. It was as if the car stalled. After several pushes on the accelerator ( 8 seconds worth) the engine revved up and the car once again moved forward just as if nothing was wrong. All this time I was blocking the intersection. This has happened multiple times now. Dealer indicates no problem found.

When weather turns cold, the smell of raw gas comes into the car, as well as in the garage after parking. So far the dealer has just tightened a clamp, but what happens if I'm on a hi-way and that happens? I can't drive the car with a gas leak in the engine and to far away from a fire station so do I call a towe truck or my lawyer. Because the car burnt up? can't believe the Subaru dealership is being so unresponsive about this. Get this recall to all the Subaru having a issue I thought you had great cars not so much now.

In cold weather, my 2002 Subaru Outback cabin gets filled with very strong raw fuel smell as the car warms up with the heater on. It has gotten so bad, that my daughter nearly throws up every morning on our way to school in cold weather. This is an issue that my local dealer explained away has a typical Subaru thing in cold weather. This is unacceptable. This is a health hazard and Subaru is getting away with it. I have been using this particular car for the last 10 years, and every winter the smell gets worse and worse. Subaru needs to step up, acknowledge the problem and fix it, or face the very real problem of a massive lawsuit soon.

Intermittent throttle disabled. Car becomes unresponsive to the gas pedal. Engine continues to run but gas pedal has no response.

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The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that whenever the heat was activated, the contact would notice a gasoline odor coming through the vents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on four occasions where the head gaskets were replaced each time. However, one year after the repair the contact noticed that the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been recently diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 84,000.

Sitting at stop light - light changes green - no acceleration. Car will move at idle speed creep through intersection. Pull over stop turn car off. Restart w accelerator working but cruise control indicator flashing and check engine light on. Error code indicates pedal position sensor and dealer says entire pedal assembly needs replaced. New 'drive-by-wire' accelerator system for Subaru in 2005. Repair: ~$200 with no change in assembly from what the service dept. Reports.

I purchased a 2001 Subaru Outback when the temperature outside is below freezing around 28 degrees or lower, there is a strong odor of gasoline inside the passenger area. I made an appointment with a Subaru dealer for January 5th, however I researched online and found this problem is common with no clear fix. I don'twant to take it to the dealer if this problem isn't going to be fixed. What remedy has Subaru offered for this problem?.

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As my wife and I were filling up our 98 Subaru legacy Outback we noticed a smel of gas fumes on the way home as I backed the car into the driveway I noticed the smell of fuel even stonger. I went to the back and looked under the right rear and to my surprize the fuel filler neck was leaking fuel!! I placed a oil change pan underneath and to this day I still haven't fixed it. . Don't know were to begin with it and I'm thinking it's a design flaw seems like there is heavy corrision on the very low part of the filler pipe and thats were it's leaking from. I'm going to try and have it repaired but at what cost. I think that this should be addressed to and by Subaru of north America as a potentially dangerous design flaw and legal liabilty.

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The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, the fuel would spill back out. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised her that the vent valves in the duel fuel canister system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 49,000. Updated 07/21/11 mechanic stated the evap was frozen so gas could not go in and fumes could not pass through. Updated 08/05/11.

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2001 Subaru Outback, 4 cyl. Strong gas smell when outside air/heater is on and tempature is around freezing or below. It has happened last 3 yrs and fumes can be avoided by changing to recirculating air. Dealer and other mechanic could not find problem.

I own a 2001 Subaru Outback, that when the weather gets cold, somewhere at and below 30 degrees, I get a gas odor in and outside the car. I have researched this on the internet and found that this is an *extremely* common problem with the car's gas lines and that Subaru is only acknowledging the issue on 2002 and newer models. Have you researched this issue before and can you tell me why no recall on 2001s was ever done? thank you.

Prominent gas smell inside cabin when temperature is below 32 degrees f. It is a known safety issue on Subaru's but nothing is being done by Subaru to rectify this poor engineering safety issue on their behalf. I have talked to Subaru of America via email and on phone and they say that there is no issue with this car even though there is thousands of people that are experiencing this issue.

Vehicle stalls and has a severe hesitation. Have nearly been rear ended 2 times when this occurs.

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2001 Subaru Outback has strong gasoline smell inside cabin upon starting engine. Outside temperature is above 80- degrees. . . Not cold. Smell dissipates as car runs after about 3 minutes.

Subaru Outback, 2003, 4-cylinder with 90,000 miles s/n: [xxx] significant acceleration from very slow speed; turning off the engine was the only method of stopping the car. Drove through garage wall; occurence over six months; about one-time per month. Progressively got worse until the car went through the garage wall. Per dealer: "significant carbon build-up in throttle housing & idle control valve. Carbon build-up caused by reformulated gasoline. " repiar action: clean throttle housing & replace idle control valve = $ 750. 00 at may 11, 2010. No service bulletins or history, per dealer. My comment: "potential disterous safety issues: not only property damage, but significant personal injury could be caused if this happens in parking lots, crosswalks, driveways, etc. " [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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A very bad fuel smell inside cabin when it's cold outside and the vehicle is warming up and the vent is running. Fuel leak up by fuel filter area. Checked all hoses and clamps no leaks. Dealer checked it out and couldn't find a leak or problem. Afraid this may start a engine fire sometime.

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The contact owns a 2001 Subaru Outback. Whiled driving approximately 50 mph, the contact smelled an odor inside the vehicle. All the passengers complained of a headache. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who repaired a leaking fuse hose. The failure occurred again and was no longer drivable. The vehicle had not been repaired again. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000 and the current mileage was approximately 120,000.