Subaru Outback V (2014–2021)Electronics and infotainmentScreen and infotainment system
Incorrect fuel range indicator on the multifunction display in the Subaru Outback V
Why this rating?
Low severity: A nuisance or wear. It does not immobilise the car or damage other parts.
Frequency occasional: This is a preventive recall covering 422 vehicles in the UK (DVSA). There are no owner complaints data, so we apply the 'occasional' rating used for preventive campaigns.[1]
Symptoms
- The multifunction display shows a remaining fuel range that does not match the real one.[1]
Why it happens
Affected years and cars
The campaign covers Outbacks built from 27/07/2017 to 01/08/2018 (manufacturer reference SRT-262). This is a UK figure and we have not found an equivalent campaign on Safety Gate.[1]
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How much it costs to repair
Includes: Software update of the multifunction display at an official dealer.[1][2]
We have not found a figure in euros; recalls are usually corrected free of charge at the official network.
Prices in Spain, including VAT. A workshop hour costs on average €38–66 at independent garages and €77–134 at dealerships in Spain, depending on the region and the brand. How we calculate costs
How to check for it before buying a used car
- Ask an official Subaru dealer to check with the chassis number whether the SRT-262 fuel range indicator campaign has been carried out.[1]
How to prevent it
- Do not rely solely on the range shown on the display if the car falls under the campaign and has not been updated; monitor the fuel level with the tank gauge.
Recalls, campaigns and claims
Software updateDVSA (Reino Unido) / Subaru · March 2019 · Ref. R/2019/052
DVSA R/2019/052: programming error in the fuel range indicator
Outbacks built between 27/07/2017 and 01/08/2018: software improvement to correct the remaining fuel range shown on the multifunction display. 422 vehicles in the UK; manufacturer reference SRT-262.[1]
What owners say
Frequently asked questions
Which Outbacks are affected?
Those built between 27/07/2017 and 01/08/2018 according to the DVSA. Confirm with the chassis number at an official Subaru dealer.[1]
Is it dangerous?
The DVSA only describes an inaccurate range reading; it mentions no safety risk, but it is wise not to trust it if the car has not been updated.[1]
How is it fixed?
With a software update at an official dealer, according to the DVSA.[1]
What can you do now?
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- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesElectric parking brake fault: the connector can come looseYes: Subaru recalled Outbacks from 2015 to 2018 (and other models from the brand) because the electric parking brake could fail to work as it should and let the car move with the brake applied. In the UK the cause described is a connector that can come loose; it is inspected and, if needed, secured with a clip.
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Sources
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- DVSA – base de llamadas a revisiónDVSA (Reino Unido) · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026
- Subaru Outback: problemas comunes y llamadas a revisióncar-recalls.eu · Other source · consulted 9 October 2026 · in Spanish