CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Subaru Tribeca has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).
2013 Subaru Tribeca recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash
The passenger frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during deployment in a crash.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
Certain Subaru vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag may explode and send metal fragments into occupants
The passenger-side front airbag inflator can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking View
Certain Subaru Tribeca vehicles may have a problem with the hood safety system and hood lock system.
Most common 2013 Subaru Tribeca problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
ALT TEMP LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON THE CARE WILL HAVE A FUNNY SHIFT THEN A STRONG JERK, SPEED CAN ONLY GO UNDER 20 MPH AND THEN THE ALT TEMP LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND CURISE CONTROL LIGHTS.
SUBARU OF AMERICA CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT HELLO I OWN A 2013 SUBARU TRIBECA WITH VIN [XXX] THAT HAS RECENTLY LOST ALL THE ENGINE OIL AND NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALERTING ME THE VEHICLE WAS LOW OR HAD NO OIL. THIS VEHICLE WAS JUST IN THE SUBARU SERVICE DEPARTMENT FROM 1/301/9-2/5/19 FOR LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND A REPORTED BELT BREAK AT HIGHWAY RATE OF SPEED REQUIRING IT TO BE TOWED. SUBSEQUENTLY IN 2/25/19, I NOTICED MY CAR MAKING A "KNOCKING" NOISE AND SOMEONE ASKED IF I HAD CHECKED THE OIL AND I HAD NOT BECAUSE 1. IT WAS JUST IN FOR SERVICE WITH A MULTI-POINT INSPECTION BY A SUBARU CERTIFIED TECH NOTING THEY HAD TOPPED MY OIL AND SECONDARILY BECAUSE I HAD NO WARMING LIGHTS TO ALERT ME
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2013 Subaru Tribeca questions
Does the 2013 Subaru Tribeca have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2013 Subaru Tribeca: Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag may explode and send metal fragments into occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking View. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Subaru Tribeca?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Engine (1), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Subaru Tribeca has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.