CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2023 Subaru Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles may have center support bolts for the driveshaft that loosen over time. If this happens, the front end of the driveshaft can disconnect.
When the driveshaft separates, the vehicle can lose drive power and the increased risk of a crash is the main safety concern. Owners should take this recall seriously.
An authorized Subaru dealer will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. You can also contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Ascent | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza | 2023 |
| Subaru Legacy | 2023 |
| Subaru Outback | 2023 |