How do I check if my Subaru is included in recall 23V647000?
Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the check is instant and free. If you're shopping a used Outback from 2023, run it through the full Subaru recall database before you sign.
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2023 Outback – Driveshaft
NHTSA 23V647000 • Subaru WRN-23
Reviewed by SubaruReview Editorial Team · Last reviewed 2023-09-21 · 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.
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Look up your VIN at NHTSA →FAQ
Is recall 23V647000 free to fix?
Yes — Subaru pays for the repair at any authorized dealer. Bring your VIN.
Which Subaru models are affected?
Outback from model years 2023. 0 units in total.
What is the safety risk?
Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
How do I check if my Subaru is part of this recall?
Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — results are instant and free.
Sources
Defect, consequence, remedy, and affected-unit counts on this page derive from the NHTSA campaign filing below. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive per-vehicle status.
- • NHTSA Recall Campaign 23V647000 (Subaru WRN-23) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2023-09-21)Tier 1 · NHTSA
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Do I have to pay for this recall repair?
No. 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. That's true at any authorized Subaru dealer regardless of mileage — see the reliability & common problems hub for how recalls differ from TSBs.
Is there a documented Outback failure covering the same components?
Yes — the 2023 Outback range has documented Subaru Outback Rear Differential Whine & Bearing Failure reports on the same system this recall addresses.
What happens if I ignore an open Subaru recall?
Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash. 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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