2023 Subaru Outback recalls

2 safety recalls, 89 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
89Complaints
9Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2023 Subaru Outback recall list

Power Train recall

23V-755
November 9, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.
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.
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.

Power Train recall

23V-647
September 21, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.
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.
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.

2023 Subaru Outback owner complaints

89 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Forward Collision Avoidance22
Electrical System17
Visibility/Wiper16
Unknown or Other15
Service Brakes7
Exterior Lighting6
Power Train5
Vehicle Speed Control3
Latches/Locks/Linkages3
Visibility3

Recent complaints

September 2, 2026Lane Departure

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!

August 20, 2026Power TrainService Brakes

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

August 3, 2026Forward Collision Avoidance

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

July 30, 2026Tires

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

July 8, 2026Electrical SystemForward Collision Avoidance

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 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Subaru Outback SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Subaru Outback: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 18.5%.

2023 Subaru Outback recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Subaru Outback have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Subaru Outback. The most recent, filed November 9, 2023, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2023 Subaru Outback problems?

Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is forward collision avoidance (22 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2023 Subaru Outback safe?

The 2023 Subaru Outback earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Subaru Outback?

Contact any authorized Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.