Affected Years: 2018, 2019, 2020 Subaru Impreza. Our law firm is also investigating 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Subaru Impreza for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Low-Pressure Fuel Pump.
When you purchase a new vehicle, it is often because you are no longer willing to invest the time and money needed to keep your older car, truck, or SUV running. So, you spend the money for a new vehicle with the comforting thought that you will not be sitting in a car dealership service center waiting area for many years. The cost of the new vehicle and the robust warranty provided by the manufacturer are worth the cost of the vehicle. But if you are unfortunate and selected a 2018-2020 Subaru Impreza, you might be back at that dealership waiting area sooner than you anticipated.
Sadly, many owners are reporting that these vehicles are stalling and will not restart. So, they have no other option than to have the vehicle towed to their local Subaru dealership and explain that the engine just stalled or lost power, then it could not be restarted. While this is frustrating, you feel certain that the repair technicians will have the issue resolved quickly, and you will soon be back behind the wheel of your Impreza. But that too is not always what buyers seem to be experiencing. In many cases, they get their car back and are told the issue was fixed. But in a few days or weeks, the Impreza has stalled again and cannot be restarted. If this is what you have faced with your Impreza, please know that Guardian Lemon Law is here to help resolve your lemon Impreza issues.
As a Subaru Impreza owner, if this issue is what you are experiencing, we ask you to please contact Guardian Lemon Law. We will schedule a free initial consultation to conduct a case review and confirm that your claim will qualify under the California Lemon Law. At that point, Guardian Lemon Law is ready to file a Subaru Impreza defective low-pressure fuel pump Lemon lawsuit on your behalf.
Lemon Law And Its Importance To Consumers
The California Lemon Law was drafted with the purpose of creating a law that would protect consumers when they purchased a device that did not work. It gives consumers the ability to hold manufacturers accountable for the warranties promised to customers. Many people are familiar with the Lemon Law as it relates to automobiles and continuous repair efforts made by dealerships. Many do not realize it applies to most consumer goods.
For your vehicle to qualify under a lemon law claim, there are some critical conditions that must be met. Guardian Lemon Law can provide you with a Subaru Impreza defective low-pressure fuel pump lawyer to determine if your vehicle meets all of the conditions and requirements. If you want to know if your Subaru Impreza meets the criteria and gives you the ability to file a suit or claim, get in touch with Guardian Lemon Law. We will complete an evaluation to determine if the issue and vehicle qualify.
The Qualifications For Lemon Law Claims Involving Vehicles In California
The qualifications listed below are easy to understand. The key that can be overlooked is not the total number of times the vehicle is in for a repair. To qualify for a lemon law claim, it must have been repaired for the same exact issue, and without resolution. The foundation of lemon law says that if a repair is not successfully resolved after a reasonable effort to fix the issue, then it qualifies as eligible for consideration under lemon law. The remedy is either a buy-back or a replacement of the vehicle.
The qualifications are:
- The vehicle cannot be abused in a way that could contribute to the issue
- The vehicle is under the manufacturer’s warranty during repair efforts
- You allowed the manufacturer reasonable repair attempts to correct the issue. A minimum of 2 attempts is required for all safety-related items, and 4 attempts for non-safety-related issues
- The vehicle is in the shop for the same reported issue for a total of more than 30 days
- The issue has an impact on the safety, use, or value of the vehicle
Guardian Lemon Law will help you determine the status of the vehicle and its lemon law qualification. We can also provide you with a lawyer experienced in Subaru Impreza fuel pump failure lemon law cases to file a lawsuit against Subaru for selling you a lemon.
Is There A Time Limit To File A Lemon Law Claim?
Yes, there is a time limit set under the law to file a claim or case. There are two established time limits in California, and the applicable one will be the earliest of the two on your calendar. The first deadline date is set at 1 year from the expiration of the original factory warranty. The second deadline date is set at 6 years from the actual delivery date of your vehicle.
The 2018-2020 Subaru Impreza Engine Stalling Owner Reports
Owners of 2018-2020 Subaru Impreza vehicles are reporting that the Impreza engine is stalling while they are driving and that they often face issues getting the engine to restart after this incident. In addition, these same owners are reporting that they are seeing warning lights on the dashboard illuminate, which can include the check engine icon, or, in the case of a hybrid mode, the hybrid system malfunction icon is illuminated. As a result of this sudden engine failure and inability to restart the vehicle, many owners find themselves stranded and are forced to have the Impreza towed to the nearest Subaru dealership for repair work.
The cause of the engine failure in the majority of 2018-2020 Subaru Impreza vehicles can be attributed to the following:
A fuel pump failure, that is specifically the low-pressure fuel pump, which causes the engine to stall and not restart, in large part due to impeller failure. The impeller was made with low density material, which is proven to fracture, causing the pump failure. There were two recalls done, WRG-20 and WRD-21. These replaced the pumps with high density impellers.
To verify if your vehicle is still affected, you can run the VIN through Subaru’s website or the NHTSA’s official recall website to determine if your VIN shows the issue mitigated or not.
The team at Guardian Lemon Law can provide you with a Subaru Impreza fuel pump failure lemon lawyer if Subaru is unable to repair this issue and make it reliable.
Is Filing A Lawsuit A Requirement When Claiming A Lemon Law Issue?
Filing a lawsuit and hiring an attorney are not required to utilize the lemon law. If the manufacturer will work with you and offers you an acceptable solution, a lawsuit is not needed. You could also attempt arbitration. However, Guardian Lemon Law always recommends that you have a legal professional review all legal documents before you sign when settling a claim. Remember that the manufacturer will always have a legal team on their side.
What Does A Successful Lemon Law Lawsuit Look Like?
There are two options that you can choose to resolve your lemon law case. One is a replacement of your vehicle with an identical model or one that is equal in value if a matching model is not available. The second is a buyback from the manufacturer, which is a refund of the purchase price along with fees and other costs associated, less a charge for any mileage on the vehicle prior to the issue arising. We can sue Subaru for selling you a defective, lemon Subaru Impreza, and your choice will be listed in the lawsuit. The manufacturer will also pay all of your legal fees that are deemed reasonable by the court.
Our Zero-Fee Guarantee When Guardian Lemon Law Represents You
You will never pay upfront costs to hire Guardian Lemon Law, and there is no obligation to hire us after we meet for your free consultation. If you need a second opinion on your existing case with a different law firm, we also provide that service for free. When you are ready to file a Subaru Impreza fuel pump failure lemon law lawsuit, Guardian Lemon Law is the best choice. If our team cannot win your case, our services are free. Simply stated, there will be no cost to litigate. This should tell you how confident we are that we will win your case. Please reach out to Guardian Lemon Law when you need a Subaru Impreza lemon law attorney.
