Subaru of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2013
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 7 safety recalls made by Subaru of America, Inc. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
August 1, 2013
(Campaign #: WQJ-46)
Possible Detachment of Parking Rod/Rollaway
Subaru of America is recalling certain model year 2014 Legacy 3.6R and Outback 3.6R and 2013 Tribeca vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through June 28, 2013 and equipped with 5-speed automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the parking rod may come loose inside the automatic transmission.
NHTSA ID: 13V336000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 202
Consequence Summary:
As a result of the parking rod detaching, the transmission may not be able to be moved from the "park" position preventing the vehicle from being moved or driven. Furthermore, even with the transmission shifted into the 'park' position, the parking mechanism may not engage, and the vehicle may roll away while in the "park" position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall number is WQJ-46.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 13, 2013
(Campaign #: WQI-45)
Steering Column Disengagement
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another.
NHTSA ID: 13V194000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5,379
Consequence Summary:
If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQI-45.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 24, 2013
(Campaign #: WQH-44)
Carpeted Floor Mats may Curl/Interfere with Pedals
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2014 Forester vehicles manufactured from January 2013 through March 2013. The backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification. As a result, the floor mats may curl when exposed to heat.
NHTSA ID: 13V159000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 10,137
Consequence Summary:
Curling of the driver side floor mat could distract the driver and/or interfere with proper operation of one or a combination of, the vehicle's clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. Brake or accelerator pedal interference may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash.
Corrective Action:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace each of the vehicle's four (4) carpeted floor mats with new ones. These services will be performed free of charge. Subaru issued an interim notification during April 2013. Notification that the remedy is now available was mailed to owners on June 5, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQH-44.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 27, 2013
(Campaign #: WQG-43)
Brake Lines may Fail due to Corrosion
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.
NHTSA ID: 13V110000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 274,402
Consequence Summary:
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQG-43.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 5, 2013
(Campaign #: WVV-32)
Wiper Motor Bottom Cover Melting
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from April 6, 2011, through May 12, 2011. Components inside the wiper motor bottom cover may overheat.
NHTSA ID: 13V078000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 16
Consequence Summary:
If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.
Corrective Action:
Subaru has notified all affected owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper motor bottom cover assembly free of charge. The safety recall began February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 5, 2013
(Campaign #: WVW-33)
Moonroof Glass - Separation/Detachment
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from April 6, 2011, through May 12, 2011. The moonroof glass may come loose or detach. The amount and position of the adhesive between the glass and retainer was inadequately applied.
NHTSA ID: 13V077000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
The moonroof glass can loosen and detach from the vehicle during driving, resulting in a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Subaru has notified the affected owners, and dealers will inspect the glass adhesion condition and either apply additional adhesive or replace the moonroof glass, free of charge. The safety recall began February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 25, 2013
(Campaign #: WQF-42)
Remote Engine Starter Fob Malfunction
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.
NHTSA ID: 13V061000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 47,419
Consequence Summary:
The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
Corrective Action:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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