2018 Subaru Outback: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Aug 2, 2022 · NY

Gas Gauge is not working correctly. This problem was supposedly fixed in a previous recall.

Filed Jun 6, 2022 · Fuel system · NY

Gas gauge appears to be out of calibration. Not giving good / accurate readings. It's "50-50".

Filed Aug 1, 2021 · Fuel system · OH

Fuel injector fuel delivery line rupture and leaking. Left on vacation in this 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring on 07/23/2021, noticed the strong smell of gasoline when stopped, less so when interstate driving, with the fuel gauge declining more rapidly than it should. Stopped by Wheeling Volkswagen/Subaru Dealership just before their daily closing. They inspected and found the above ruptured fuel line, leaking onto the pavement under the engine compartment. They determined it was unsafe to drive, but did not have a replacement part. They found there were less than 10 of these fuel injector fuel delivery lines available in the whole U.S. Had to leave the vehicle with them, and the repair was completed 4 day later. The faulty component was observed by the service department personel, and by myself. I have no photos to submit, but have the repair invoice covered under Subaru's drive train warranty. This component failure could have easily resulted in a vehicle fire or explosion, and I feel very fortunate that did not happen! This fuel line is flexible rubber, not metal, and I think is made of faulty materials. I have never heard of such a failure personally. There were no warning lamps, messages or symptoms, other than the strong smell of gasoline.

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · 21,000 miles · NY

My gas gauge says I have 95 miles before ineed gas however my warning light comes on at that time tell me to get gas right away

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 70 miles · NY

I was driving and the fuel indicator indicated 70 miles to go last time I saw it. I only had to drive 10 miles home and the car suddenly stopped, thankfully on a local road. Some warning lights started appearing and I couldnt make what the problem was. I tried to restart a few times until I decided it had to be fuel. We pushed car to side of road and went to gas station to get gas. Came back with gas, refilled and car started and went home. I thought it was my fault, althought I couldnt explain why the last time a saw the fuel gauge said 70 miles and I was just going home, not even 10 miles to get there.

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Fuel system · 100 miles · CA

Open recall for fuel gauge not being accurate. I alreay ran out of gas once and when I took the car to dealer they said there was no remedy to make sure I always have a 1/4 of a tank of gas to avoid this in the future! This happened to me on july 13, and I have bee waiting since for solution

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 8,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru outback. While driving 35 MPH, the fuel gauge indicated 40 miles remaining, but the vehicle ran out of fuel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 2,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru outback. While the contact's wife was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to mccurley integrity subaru (located at 9620 sandifur pkwy, pasco, wa 99301, (509) 412-7100) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle ran out of fuel. The contact was informed that when the fuel gauge displayed 20 miles to empty, the fuel tank was actually empty. The contact was informed that the fuel gauge was defective and the manufacturer was working on a remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. The VIN was not available. *tt

Filed May 30, 2018 · Fuel system · 3,900 miles · FL · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru outback. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. While pushing the vehicle off the road, it rolled over the driver's legs. The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge malfunctioned and displayed an incorrect fuel level. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 3,900.