Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Subaru Outback has 17 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
17
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V626000
PARKING BRAKE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electroni...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, th... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Sep 8, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Over time, brake pedal travel has increased and brakes have a ‘soft’ or ‘mushy’ feel. Unable to ‘lo... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A... |
| Apr 6, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driv... |
| Aug 17, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The electronic parking brake warning light keeps flashing indicating a failure in the off-on mechani... |
| Dec 2, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brakes are spongy and the car doesn't stop properly. We've had repairs done and took it to the d... |
| Sep 3, 2021 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the parki... |
| Feb 20, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS FAILING, ACCORDING TO SUBARU SERVICE MECHANIC. PRIOR 4 YEARS OF SAME MODEL... |
| Jan 8, 2021 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, her knee hit ... |
| Aug 28, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LIGHT FLASHES AND PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT FUNCTION |
| Mar 1, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | USE MORE THAN A QUART OF OIL A WEEK AND JUST CHANGE BRAKES AND THEY SHIMMY AND JOLT |
| Aug 2, 2019 | PARKING BRAKE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A FUEL STATION, THE EMER... |
| Dec 26, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON I-5 NEAR ORLAND, CA ON 12/26/18 WHEN MY OUTBACK BEGAN SHAKING AND ATTEMPTING TO... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | PARKING BRAKE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVI... |
| Jul 10, 2018 | PARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE, WINDSHIELD WIPE... |
| Dec 30, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | I HAVE 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK. COUPLE OF MONTH AFTER BUYING IT I DISCOVERED THE ISSUE WHERE MY FOOT WOU... |