Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Subaru outback has 2 recalls, 83 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
83
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
23V647000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft...
23V755000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld m...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2023 Subaru Outback SW AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Recently, in my 2023 Subaru Outback, I have been having pop-up ads for SirusXM take over my infotain... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outlook. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the St... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while walking around the vehicle att... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have had no working SOS safety button in case of a crash despite having a 3 year plan. This start... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness experienced multiple complete failures to start over a 2-day perio... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The drivers side window frequently will not roll up. Has happened multiple times and dealership say... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Windshield was struck by a small stone. There was no immediate damage but over a period of several w... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | I have had several times where tiny road pebbles have kicked up hitting the windshield and have caus... |
| Jan 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car had an unintended acceleration that caused me to go in a ditch and hit a tree. I could not g... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that his wife was driving the vehicle and... |
| Nov 24, 2024 | VISIBILITY | The WINDSHIELD cracked while I was driving on [XXX] unexpectedly and could have caused an accident,... |
| Nov 16, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The vehicle has received all scheduled and regular maintenance. I was driving right around the speed... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | TIRES | 225/65r17 102h 535 inside side wall of tire blew out on the freeway was able to stop and change it ... |
| Oct 28, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When going down my driveway, the (RAB) Reverse Automatic Braking system will often times turn itself... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When coming to a stop at a stop sign, the car jerks and the engine appears to stall. I have brought ... |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | Problem occurred after several months of use. The chest straps will not consistently lock into posit... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | I have had several times where tiny road pebbles have kicked up hitting the windshield and have caus... |
| May 6, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The Eyesight system on my 2023 Subaru Outback will suddenly stop working. It will go out in all con... |
| May 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Starlink head unit/infotainment system - system freezes, major system lags, ghost input (buttons pre... |
| Apr 21, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Windshield developed a small crack when struck by a tiny piece of road debris. It appears unrepairab... |