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2023 Subaru Outback Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Subaru Outback, most often about the driver assistance (26% of complaints). It is 25th of 27 Outback model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2023 Subaru Outback problems
Driver assistance
23 complaints · 26%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, sensing system.
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and coming to a green light with no vehicles nearby, the eyesight driver assist camera malfunctioned and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The collision prevention braking system activated with the warning light displayed on the…
Visibility and wipers
19 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: windshield.
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that hundreds of tiny air bubbles had formed over the front windshield. Additionally, there were air bubbles on a portion of the front driverâs and passengerâs side windows. The contact took the…
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds on three separate occasions, a rock struck the front windshield causing the windshield to crack. While driving at unknown speeds in the fog, the apple car play safety feature disengaged. The contact was unable to use the driver's…
Electrical
17 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: ignition.
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds on three separate occasions, a rock struck the front windshield causing the windshield to crack. While driving at unknown speeds in the fog, the apple car play safety feature disengaged. The contact was unable to use the driver's…
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru outlook. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the starlink system failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact was…
Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 17%Brakes
7 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while parked with the brake pedal depressed when the vehicle suddenly lunged forward and jumped the curb onto the sidewalk. The vehicle ended up in the glass of the store in front of the parking space. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to…
Lights
6 complaints · 7%Transmission
5 complaints · 6%Doors and locks
3 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: hatchback/liftgate, hood.
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the liftgate would independently open without assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while walking around the vehicle attempting to put her husband in the passenger seat, the hatchback opened independently, and they both got pushed independently from the vehicle on the ground from the impact. The contact mentioned by the standers came out…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Subaru Outback recalls
Transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Subaru Outback
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Outback?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: driver assistance (23 complaints); visibility and wipers (19 complaints); electrical (17 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Outback have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 9, 2023 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Subaru Outback?
- It is 25th of 27 Outback model years by number of complaints, with 89 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.