Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Subaru Outback has 6 NHTSA seats complaints and 0 seats-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | SEATS | Electronic seat recliner motor (outer bushing) noise when reclining, but Kendall Subaru in Eugene sa... |
| Feb 14, 2022 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that after driving for about two hours, s... |
| Apr 3, 2018 | SEATS | THE HEADREST POINTS AT A HARSH ANGLE FORWARD AND MAY CAUSE SEVERE NECK INJURY. TWO SEPERATE INCIDEN... |
| Apr 21, 2017 | SEATS | I TOOK THE CAR INTO DEALERSHIP SERVICE TO REPORT AN ELECTRICAL DRAIN ON THE BATTERY, REQUIRING THE C... |
| May 18, 2013 | SEATS | THERE IS NO SPECIFIC DATE NOR WAS THERE AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM. DUE TO THE NEW D... |
| Mar 6, 2013 | SEATS | SEAT HEAD REST IS TOO FAR FORWARD AND UPPER SEAT CONTOURS BACKWARD, PUTTING PRESSURE ON NECK AND AFF... |