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2023 Subaru Outback recalls

2 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2023 Subaru Outback.

2023 Subaru Outback recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

2 Open recalls
84 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT #23V647000 Reported 21/09/2023

Defect

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.

Risk

Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

Free fix

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.

Recall POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH #23V755000 Reported 09/11/2023

Defect

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.

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.

Free fix

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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What owners complain about

Top components in 84 NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Subaru Outback.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
VISIBILITY/WIPER 15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6
POWER TRAIN 4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3
SERVICE BRAKES 3

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Outback have?

2 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2023 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Subaru recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2023 Subaru Outback. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Subaru. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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