Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V626000 Reported September 13, 2018

Electronic parking brake may fail

Q: What is recall 18V626000?

NHTSA recall 18V626000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on September 13, 2018. It addresses: Electronic parking brake may fail. The recall affects approximately 27,175 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Subaru Of America, Inc. · N/A · 27,175 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V626000

Manufacturer Campaign

WTV-81

Manufacturer

Subaru Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

27,175

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 13, 2018

Completion Rate

71.30

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 subaru legacy and outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. the electronic parking brake (epb) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.

Safety Consequence

A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the epb actuator assembly, free of charge. the recall began july 19, 2019. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wtv-81.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V626000 or campaign WTV-81.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V626000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V626000?

NHTSA recall 18V626000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on September 13, 2018. It addresses: Electronic parking brake may fail. The recall affects approximately 27,175 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V626000 or the manufacturer campaign number WTV-81. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.