2023 Subaru Outback recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Outback. Hazard and remedy below are NHTSA’s own text.
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A campaign often covers only some production dates or plants, and a previous owner may have had the repair done. To know whether your vehicle has an open recall, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (opens in a new tab) or call a dealer of the brand. Recall repairs are free of charge.
NHTSA campaign 23V755000received
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Hazard
An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
What NHTSA says is being recalled
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.
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NHTSA campaign 23V647000received
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Hazard
Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
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 NHTSA says is being recalled
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.
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Questions about 2023 Subaru Outback recalls
How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Outback as collected on October 3, 2026. Not every vehicle of the model is part of every campaign.
What is the most recent 2023 Subaru Outback recall?
Campaign 23V755000, received by NHTSA on November 9, 2023, about: power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch. NHTSA states: “An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.”
Is there a “do not drive” or “park outside” advisory for the 2023 Subaru Outback?
None of the campaigns collected on October 3, 2026 carries one.
How do I check my own Subaru Outback?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer of the brand. That is the only way to know whether your vehicle is included in a campaign and whether the repair was already done. Recall repairs are free.
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