Recalls ·2023 Subaru Outback AWD

2023 Subaru Outback AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Subaru Outback AWD; the most frequently affected component is power train — park/neutral start interlock switch. Owners filed 89 complaints, most often about forward collision avoidance. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2023 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints89
Crashes reported6in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Power train — Park/neutral start interlock switchCampaign 23V755000 · 09 Nov 2023

Problem: 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.

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.

Power train — DriveshaftCampaign 23V647000 · 21 Sep 2023

Problem: 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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Forward collision avoidance10 · 25%
Electrical system9 · 22%
Visibility/wiper7 · 18%
Unknown or other6 · 15%
Service brakes4 · 10%
Power train3 · 8%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%
Latches/locks/linkages2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20233
202420
202511
20266

From owner complaints

Windshield cracked easily with a small pebble on 2/2023 midway up the windshield on passenger side. Size was about quarter/ .25 cents. The vehicle was less than 1 month old. Windshield was replaced in april 2023 because took 2 months to get a new windshield. On 12/15/2023 traveling under 40 mph on a street not a…

Visibility/wiper · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

On 12/15/23 traveling on a city street at aprox. 40 mph a rock/pebble hit the windshield on the passenger side causing a roundish chip crack the size of a dime/ .10 cents. This was repaired at a windshield shop with epoxy. This is the second crack in the windshield in 8 moths on a new vehicle.

Visibility/wiper · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Recently, in my 2023 Subaru Outback, I have been having pop-up ads for SirusXM take over my infotainment screen. The ad appears in the center, does not allow the user to interact with the screen - including air conditioning control and traction control selection - and will not go away until I acknowledge the ad. It…

Electrical system · Mar 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The vehicle has received all scheduled and regular maintenance. I was driving right around the speed limit of 50 mph. Traffic was stopped ahead, and I had plenty of time and space to stop. I pressed the brake pedal, but continued to coast. I pressed it harder, all the way to the floor for at least four seconds, and…

Service brakes · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.