Recall 02V235000: 2003 Subaru Outback and 1 other model
- Report received
- Sep 5, 2002
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of america, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 100vehicles
- Model years
- 2003
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines, the aluminum wheels may have an off-center diameter.
Possible consequence
This can result in the eventual loosening of the wheel hub-nuts during vehicle usage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all 4 aluminum wheels. Owner notification began september 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2003 Subaru Legacy60 complaints
- 2003 Subaru Outback93 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.