Its Shop Time Mondays: BMW, Toyota And Subaru Are Recalling Over 210,000 Vehicles

1. Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V587000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 165,026

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 13, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

2. Loss of Braking Assist

Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V598000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 50,024

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.