No recalls found for the 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness in NHTSA’s database.
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5 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
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Recent complaints
While driving on the highway I had my cruise control on with my driving assist turned on. My car tried to veer to the left, hard, almost into the guardrail. It had happened before but not as severe as this time. Going highway speed, I was lucky enough no one was next to me. Someone could have got seriously injured!
Driving at speeds around 40 and when braking to turn, the brakes jerk and feel like they are not engaging properly. It has happened to a different driver, twice both times on a 90 degree day, a few minutes after the vehicle had been started and the air conditioner was running on high. After this happened we Googled the issue to see what the problem could be. The Google search shows a Subaru Service Bulletin #16-150-24R, 09/13/24, revised 12/03/24, showing our year and model of vehicle and a VIN # for all those models as TBD. The service bulletin list the exact problem that we had, and listed the AC running. The service bulletin list a fix of replacing the Transmission Control Module. This wo
Phantom Braking of Pre-Collision Braking 2023 Subaru Outback Turbo Wednesday, July 29, 2026. 9:30 am, sunny day Driving south on local city street. Brakes slammed on, car stopped, flashing yellow lights on left Combination Meter stating that Pre-Collision Braking was activated. There was no vehicle/obstacle/animal in the road. No parked cars, no cars backing out of a driveway. Road was completely clear. No strange shadows, no cracks in street. Pre-collision braking system hallucinated an obstacle and activated, throwing me forward into steering wheel, and dog in the back seat thrown forward into back of driver’s seat. Restarted car and drove off. Turned off system every time I drove the car
The original equipment Yokohama Avid GT tires experienced rapid, catastrophic structural degradation (extreme inner-edge wear and chunking of the exterior edge over ~7,000 mi.). I have photos of the tires, and Carr Subaru (Beaverton, OR) has one of the tires available for inspection. I am the original owner of this vehicle. It has been regularly serviced at the appropriate intervals by the dealership where it was purchased in November 2022. At ~15,000 mi., the tires were rotated and the alignment was adjusted by the dealership. Between 15,000 and 22,000 mi., the tires completely wore through. When I noticed the wear, I brought the car to the dealership to replace the tires, check the alignme
The Advanced Driver Assistance System (EyeSight/Automatic Emergency Braking), the Service Brakes, and the Central Electrical System malfunctioned. The vehicle is currently held at an authorized dealership and is available for inspection.On Monday, June 22, 2026, at approximately 4:47 PM, while traveling at highway speeds on I-295 South under clear weather conditions, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic, unprompted automatic emergency braking event. While my right turn signal was active and I was initiating a lane change to pass a truck, the autonomous braking system engaged with maximum force, pulling the brake pedal completely to the floorboards with zero obstacles present. A consumer mobil
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness crash test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness SW AWD | Not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Not rated |
Driver aids on the tested 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness recall FAQ
Does the 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness have any recalls?
No recalls are currently listed for the 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.
What are the most common 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness problems?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is forward collision avoidance (2 reports), followed by lane departure.
Is the 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness safe?
NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness.
How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness?
Contact any authorized Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.