2023 Subaru Outback Recalls

Open U.S. safety recalls for the 2023 Subaru Outback, sourced live from NHTSA. Check a different vehicle.

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Recall campaigns found

The 2023 Subaru Outback has 2 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA as of May 24, 2026. Review each one below for the reported hazard and free remedy, then open the official NHTSA notice to confirm it applies to your vehicle. This matches recalls by year, make, and model — it doesn't confirm whether a specific VIN was already repaired.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

23V647000

Reported September 21, 2023

Hazard

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.

Affected

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.

View official NHTSA notice →

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

23V755000

Reported November 9, 2023

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.

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.

Affected

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.

View official NHTSA notice →

Source: NHTSA, as of May 24, 2026. Verify at NHTSA

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Subaru Outback as of May 24, 2026. See each hazard, remedy, and official notice above.
What should I do if my 2023 Subaru Outback is recalled?
Contact a franchised dealer for the manufacturer — recall repairs are performed free of charge. Use the official NHTSA notice for the manufacturer's recall number and instructions.
Does "no recalls found" mean the 2023 Subaru Outback is safe?
No. It only means no matching NHTSA recall campaigns were found as of May 24, 2026. Recalls can be issued later, and this lookup does not confirm an individual VIN's repair status.

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