2023 Subaru Outback
2 recalls · 83 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | Electrical System | Recently, in my 2023 Subaru Outback, I have been having pop-up ads for SirusXM take over my infotainment screen. The ad... | No | No |
| 11/20/2025 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while walking around the vehicle attempting to put her h... | No | No |
| 11/20/2025 | Unknown or Other | I have had no working SOS safety button in case of a crash despite having a 3 year plan. This started after a Starlink ... | No | No |
| 10/24/2025 | Electrical System | The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outlook. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the Starlink system failed... | No | No |
| 07/22/2025 | Electrical System | My 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness experienced multiple complete failures to start over a 2-day period at 51,930 miles, c... | No | No |
| 05/05/2025 | Visibility/Wiper | Windshield was struck by a small stone. There was no immediate damage but over a period of several weeks 5 cracks appear... | No | No |
| 04/09/2025 | Electrical System | The drivers side window frequently will not roll up. Has happened multiple times and dealership says they reset it but ... | No | No |
| 03/30/2025 | Forward Collision Avoidance | When going down my driveway, the (RAB) Reverse Automatic Braking system will often times turn itself off and not reset l... | No | No |
| 03/13/2025 | Visibility/Wiper | I have had several times where tiny road pebbles have kicked up hitting the windshield and have caused cracks. There is ... | No | No |
| 01/29/2025 | Power Train,service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System | My car had an unintended acceleration that caused me to go in a ditch and hit a tree. I could not get car to stop when ... | Yes | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Subaru Outback has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 83.
The 2023 Subaru Outback has a Safety Score of 38/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Subaru Outback received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 7 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Subaru dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).