2023 Subaru Outback Recalls & Known Issues
Check recalls and known issues for the 2023 Subaru Outback. Safety information and reliability rating.
Reliability Overview
goodThe 2023 Subaru Outback has two NHTSA recalls affecting the driveshaft and inhibitor switch. Owner-reported issues are mostly electrical, visibility, and driver-assist related, but the model is generally considered reliable overall.
Open Recalls (2)
Driveline: Driveshaft
Certain 2023 Outback vehicles may have center support bolts that can loosen, which can lead to separation of the front end of the driveshaft and increase crash risk.
Campaign: 23V647 | Reported: 2023-11-02
Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Certain 2021-2023 Outback vehicles may have an inhibitor switch with an insufficient weld that can allow water intrusion, causing the switch to fail and potentially preventing reverse lights and the rearview camera from working.
Campaign: 23V755 | Reported: 2023-11-02
Known Issues
Electrical system glitches and warning lights
Typical mileage: 10,000-60,000
$150 - $1,200
Windshield wiper and visibility problems
Typical mileage: 5,000-40,000
$100 - $800
Forward collision avoidance false alerts or malfunction
Typical mileage: 5,000-50,000
$0 - $1,500
Exterior lighting issues
Typical mileage: 10,000-70,000
$50 - $600
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