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2013 Subaru Outback: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2013 Subaru Outback as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

12Safety recalls
297Owner complaints to NHTSA
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2013 Subaru Outback owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine67Most reports between 10k and 100k miles
Power Train60Most reports between 20k and 130k miles
Air Bags42Most reports between 10k and 70k miles
Steering34Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Vehicle Speed Control26Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Service Brakes25Most reports between 20k and 90k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2013 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2019 · Campaign 19V008000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2019 · Campaign 19V007000
  • Parking BrakeSep 2018 · Campaign 18V626000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2019 · Campaign 19V009000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2020 · Campaign 20V003000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2020 · Campaign 20V002000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2020 · Campaign 20V001000
  • Electrical System: IgnitionApr 2019 · Campaign 19V297000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2018 · Campaign 18V012000
  • Visibility: Windshield Wiper/WasherSep 2016 · Campaign 16V694000
  • Electrical SystemFeb 2013 · Campaign 13V061000
  • SteeringMay 2013 · Campaign 13V194000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.