Model year 2023 · Subaru

2023 Subaru Outback recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Outback. The most recent was reported on November 9, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: OUTBACK.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Outback, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V755000	November 9, 2023	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
23V647000	September 21, 2023	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall records

NHTSA 23V755000Manufacturer no. WRQ-23

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch

Report received by NHTSA: November 9, 2023
Owner notification: January 8, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 95,830 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Subaru Outback: March 17, 2021 – May 16, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record: OUTBACK

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V755000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V647000Manufacturer no. WRN-23

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA: September 21, 2023
Owner notification: November 20, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 4,311 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: OUTBACK

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V647000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 13, 2023.