NHTSA 23V-628 • Subaru WRH-23
Reviewed by SubaruReview Editorial Team · Last reviewed 2023-09-12 · Editorial standards
Filed under our full Subaru recall database and cross-referenced with the reliability & common problems hub. Owners often confuse a recall with a TSB — recalls are free at any Subaru dealer, TSBs are not.
EyeSight forward-facing camera may fail to detect obstacles in low light.
Increased risk of frontal collision; pre-collision braking may not activate.
Yes — Subaru pays for the repair at any authorized dealer. Bring your VIN.
Outback, Legacy from model years 2023. 22,300 units in total.
Increased risk of frontal collision; pre-collision braking may not activate.
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No. Dealer reprograms the EyeSight ECU at no charge. That's true at any authorized Subaru dealer regardless of mileage — see the reliability & common problems hub for how recalls differ from TSBs.
Yes — the 2023 Outback range has documented Subaru Outback Windshield Cracking & EyeSight Issues reports on the same system this recall addresses.
Increased risk of frontal collision; pre-collision braking may not activate. That can also affect resale value, insurance claims, and any future warranty dispute. Our reliability hub covers how open recalls factor into used-Subaru buying decisions.
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