2019 Subaru Outback: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 19, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · 82,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated and almost stalled. The failure was intermittent but caused the vehicle to stall on several occasions. The check engine warning light and the low oil pressure warning lights recently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and the contact was informed that oil was leaking from the upper and lower oil pan, the head gasket, and other engine seals. The contact was aware that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V587000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact researched and became aware that a failure of the fuel pump could lead to other failures with the engine oil seals. The contact stated that the fuel pump had been ordered; however, the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2024 · Fuel system · OH

After driving approximately 240 miles since our last stop, we stopped for gas. The car would not start. It sounded like it was trying to turn over but couldn't. Even when we let up on the start button the vehicle was still trying to start until we hit the button again (this is not normal). All battery functions were still working. The car only had about 38,500 miles on it. After trying multiple times to start it and googling, we suspected a fuel issue. We had the car towed to a local Subaru dealer. The dealer confirmed the fuel pump was the problem and replaced the part. More research revealed a fuel pump recall for certain production dates of the 2019 Subaru Outback, but ours is not currently part of the recall. We contacted Subaru and reported the issue. They opened a case for it. When we picked up the car, Subaru had paid for the repair. In hindsight, we are lucky the car did not stall while driving on the interstate at 70mph as that could have caused serious issues and injury to ourselves and/or others. There were no warning lights or other symptoms on that day. There had been some starting issues approximately 1-2 months earlier, but we had replaced the battery and thought that fixed it. We asked for the part but the Subaru dealer where the repair was made kept the part. In addition to the safety concerns, this incident also resulted in personal financial burden as we were around 600 miles from home enroute to a vacation destination and had to uber to a car rental place, rent a car and pay for one night in a hotel. We believe the recall needs to be expanded to include more production dates. By expanding the recall, we hope this would prevent others from having to go through this situation and be at risk. We also hope Subaru would be required to reimburse us for the out-of-pocket expenses that resulted from this issue and provide an extended warranty.

Filed May 24, 2023 · Fuel system · 39,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the accelerator pedal remained depressed. The engine misfired and the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated, then several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that she purchased an OBD reader and diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved 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 federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V218000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the contact was informed that she would be notified however, the contact had not received a response. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2023 · IL

The battery is depleted with no known reason. Even after a new battery is installed it stalls. And an internet search shows that Subaru knows this is their issue. When I contact Subaru they told me that I should drive it every day. That is a ridiculous statement. This battery issue creates a potential for a bad incident.

Filed Dec 13, 2021 · Electrical · MN

The battery of my Subaru Outback appears damaged. My car's battery has died or shorted two times over the past two days. It had to be jump started for it to work, only for it to stall again. This puts I and my passengers at risk because the vehicle could've stalled while in motion. This problem has been confirmed by an independent service provider, the towing company. There were no warning signs or symptoms prior to this problem.

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 29,000 miles · MI

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 faulty fuel pump component. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,925.*dt*dt

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Fuel system · 15,600 miles · CA

My outback had fuel pump failure and stalled on highway ramp on july 5, 2020 after subaru dealership replaced fuel pump on july 1, 2020 per safety recall wrd-20. On july 1, 2020, I had my 18,000 miles service and safety recall wrd-20 (fuel-pump) done at subaru dealership. Picked up the car and drove it home. On july 5, I drove from pleasant hill to san francisco and the car stalled on highway 101 at off ramp. I cannot restart the car and there was heavy smell of gasoline coming inside the car. I cannot push it to the side since the driving wheel is very hard to move and the car stalled in the middle lane of three lanes highway ramp. I had to wait for tow truck to come to get off the highway and it was towed back to my home since the dealership service shop is closed on sunday. After the tow truck dropped off my car, I was trying to start the car and found out gasoline is leaking/pouring from bottom of my car and still cannot start. I have attached two pictures to show the gasoline leaking/pouring condition. I went online and found I am not the only case that fuel pump failed again after recall wrd-20 fuel pump replacement. This is not safe for drivers.

Filed Jun 18, 2020 · Fuel system · 9,060 miles · IL

The vehicle ran rough and then lost power while exiting I-55 in the chicago area. The vehicle was stalled on the side of the exit ramp, but I was able to restart it and exit the interstate. It seems like it is related to the ongoing fuel pump recall.