Recall 23V755000: 2021–2023 Subaru Outback and 3 other models
- Report received
- Nov 9, 2023
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 95,830vehicles
- Model years
- 2021–2023
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 of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Possible consequence
An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2021 Subaru Crosstrek115 complaints
- 2022 Subaru Forester100 complaints
- 2021 Subaru Legacy31 complaints
- 2022 Subaru Legacy34 complaints
- 2023 Subaru Legacy10 complaints
- 2021 Subaru Outback298 complaints
- 2022 Subaru Outback465 complaints
- 2023 Subaru Outback89 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.