2023 Subaru Outback Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Outback. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 23V755000Nov 9, 202395,830 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2021–2023, Legacy 2021–2023, Crosstrek 2021 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 23V647000Sep 21, 20234,311 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2023, Ascent 2023, Legacy 2023 +1 more

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.

  Possible consequence: Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.

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