Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Subaru Outback has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
4
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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 20, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The car will begin to jolt/shake when coming to a stop. It has been found to be the torque converter... |
| Oct 14, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Going down a steep incline shortly after staring car after it had been sitting about 3 hours after a... |