Recall 13V110000: 2005–2009 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model
- Report received
- Mar 27, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 274,402vehicles
- Model years
- 2005–2009
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
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.
Possible consequence
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQG-43.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2005 Subaru Legacy184 complaints
- 2006 Subaru Legacy87 complaints
- 2007 Subaru Legacy33 complaints
- 2008 Subaru Legacy65 complaints
- 2009 Subaru Legacy65 complaints
- 2005 Subaru Outback273 complaints
- 2006 Subaru Outback277 complaints
- 2007 Subaru Outback130 complaints
- 2008 Subaru Outback226 complaints
- 2009 Subaru Outback106 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.