Recall Radar

2023 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Legacy and more recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft

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

Check your own car by VIN. A recall applies only to certain vehicles, built in certain periods. NHTSA’s recall lookup checks your 17-character VIN against open recalls and is free.

Recall at a glance

Campaign number
23V647000
Reported
September 21, 2023
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Part
Power train: driveline, driveshaft
Vehicles affected
About 4,311

What is wrong

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.

The 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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Subaru Ascent (2023); Subaru Impreza (2023); Subaru Legacy (2023); Subaru Outback (2023). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

What is the 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.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.