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2013 SUBARU OUTBACK RECALLS

2013 Subaru Outback

    Outback IV (facelift 2013) generation is a 5 doors station wagon estate produced by Subaru from 2013 to 2014 with petrol and diesel engines with maxspeed 123 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver.


    Model Trims

    • Outback 2.5i (167 Hp) AWD
    • Outback 2.5i (167 Hp) AWD Automatic
    • Outback 3.6R (249 Hp) AWD
    • Outback 2.0d (150 Hp) AWD
    • Outback 2.0d (150 Hp) AWD Lineartronic
    • Outback 2.5i (173 Hp) AWD Lineartronic

    Features & Specs

    1

    5
    seats

    2

    23-33 mpg city
    39-45 mpg hwy

    3

    AWD
    drivetrain

    4

    150-249
    horsepower

    Reported Problems

    14 Total Safety Recalls Found

    PARKING BRAKE

    • Total cars affected: 27175

    • NHTSA campaign: 18V626000

    • Date of the problem: 13/09/2018

    A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 43394

    • NHTSA campaign: 19V007000

    • Date of the problem: 09/01/2019

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 452630

    • NHTSA campaign: 19V009000

    • Date of the problem: 09/01/2019

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 330120

    • NHTSA campaign: 19V008000

    • Date of the problem: 09/01/2019

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • Total cars affected: 511

    • NHTSA campaign: 19V297000

    • Date of the problem: 11/04/2019

    The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

    • Total cars affected: 592647

    • NHTSA campaign: 16V694000

    • Date of the problem: 27/09/2016

    If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 258813

    • NHTSA campaign: 20V001000

    • Date of the problem: 02/01/2020

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 111562

    • NHTSA campaign: 20V003000

    • Date of the problem: 02/01/2020

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 127547

    • NHTSA campaign: 20V002000

    • Date of the problem: 02/01/2020

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • Total cars affected: 64179

    • NHTSA campaign: 18V012000

    • Date of the problem: 09/01/2018

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    EQUIPMENT

    • Total cars affected: 47419

    • NHTSA campaign: 13V061000

    • Date of the problem: 25/02/2013

    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.

    STEERING:COLUMN

    • Total cars affected: 5379

    • NHTSA campaign: 13V194000

    • Date of the problem: 13/05/2013

    If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    EU rapid alert system

    • Risk level: 1

    • Rapex alert: A12/1071/19

    • Date of the problem: 19/07/2019

    The gas generator on the passenger side airbags may be defective. Metal fragments can be released when the airbag is activated, causing injuries to the occupants.

    EU rapid alert system

    • Risk level: Accident

    • Rapex alert: A12/00592/20

    • Date of the problem: 24/04/2020

    The capacitors in the control unit of the electronic parking brake (EPB) may have insufficient strength. They could fail while the vehicle is in use, causing the EPB to malfunction, leading to an unexpected trigger or release of the brakes and increasing the risk of accident.

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