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Buying a used 2023 Subaru Outback? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 89 owner complaints on file

Just two recalls here: driveshaft bolts that can loosen, shared with several other Subaru models, and reverse lights that may fail. Neither is flagged stop-driving or park-outside. The complaint file is small at 89 unverified NHTSA reports, but its top area is forward collision avoidance rather than the visibility/wiper and electrical themes seen in older Outbacks. Eight crashes, one fire and three injuries appear among those owner reports.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm the driveshaft bolt recall inspection or repair was completed by a dealer
3. Ask the seller about EyeSight or collision-warning behavior, including false or missing alerts
4. Check reverse lights and look for any driver-assist warning lights after startup
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Subaru dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2023 Subaru Outback

What owners have reported to NHTSA

89 complaints filed for this model year, including 8 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• 2022
• All Outback recalls