Subaru Outback 2013

• Recall 143771 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (including sti), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming or "zone c." these vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
  subaru will notify their owners. General motors will notify saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began january 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the saab customer assistance center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is tkc-20.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 147513 [USA]: 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.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester vehicles, 2008-2011 impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 wrx vehicles, 2005-2014 legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 outback vehicles and 2006-2008 tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
  subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 10, 2019. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wuf-91.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 129990 [USA]: 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.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 forester, 2010-2014 tribeca, wrx, outback, legacy, and 2010-2011 impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.S. Virgin islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
  subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began january 25, 2019. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is tka-19.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 140355 [USA]: A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 subaru legacy and outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (epb) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.
  subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the epb actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began july 19, 2019. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wtv-81.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 140564 [USA]: 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.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 legacy, forester, tribeca, wrx and outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.S. Virgin islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
  subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on february 9, 2018. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is tka-18.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 124093 [USA]: 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.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 legacy vehicles manufactured november 26, 2008, to june 7, 2013, and 2010-2014 outback vehicles manufactured january 9, 2009 to june 7, 2013. Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other. If an obstruction, such as a buildup of snow or ice prevents the wiper arms from being able to stop in the parked position, the wiper motor may overheat and the bottom cover may melt.
  subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began october 2016. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wtk-71. Note: this recall supersedes recall 11v-469. All vehicles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this campaign, and need to have their wiper motor bottom cover replaced again.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 96980 [USA]: If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 93926 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  original equipment keyless entry fobs integrated on the vehicle key are not affected.Subaru's recall campaign number is wqf-42.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall R/2018/346 [UK]: Electronic parking brake capacitor on inner circuit board and magnet ring of the sensor may fracture
  Electronic park brake capacitor may fracture and fail.
  replace the park brake actuator on affected vehicles.

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• Recall R/2018/229 [UK]: Obstruction in cowl area may force wipers to park out of position and overheat
  If wipers become obstructed motor may over heat with risk of fire
  replace wiper motor bottom cover on affected vehicles

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• Recall R/2019/025 [UK]: The load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture
  Engine valve springs may fracture.
  replace all engine valve springs.

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• Recall 2020001 [Canada]: Airbag
  Issue: this recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety risk: if the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective actions: owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag inflator. The passenger-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: the canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

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• Recall 2019191 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: a problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “on” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also cause the airbag system not to work properly in a crash. Note: this is a voluntary service campaign that is not being conducted under the requirements of the motor vehicle safety act. This problem only affects certain parts used for replacement of original parts. Safety risk: a sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injuries. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary.

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• Recall 2019013 [Canada]: Airbag
  Issue: on certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety risk: if the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective action: owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator replaced. Note: the canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

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• Recall 2018502 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, components within the control unit for the electronic parking brake (epb) may crack with vehicle use over time. If this were to occur, the brake warning lamp would illuminate and the epb may not apply as intended. This could result in the unintended movement of a parked vehicle, increasing the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the parking brake actuator with a more durable one.

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• Recall 2016471 [Canada]: Visual system
  On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect could cause the windshield wipers to become inoperable. If an obstruction (such as snow or ice in the cowl area of the windshield) prevents the wipers from returning to the “park” position when wipers are turned off, the wiper arms would be forced to "park" at a higher than intended position on the windshield. The wiper arms will continuously attempt to return to the normal park position, generating an excessive amount of electrical current in the wiper motor bottom cover, possibly resulting in overheating. This could result in the windshield wipers becoming inoperable, or a possible fire in the bottom cover area of the wiper motor. These issues could impair the driver’s visibility and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the front wiper motor bottom cover assembly with a countermeasure one.

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• Recall 2015206 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain vehicles equipped with eyesight driver assist technology, the french version of the eyesight owner’s manual my contain incorrect translations of certain text. If the vehicle were to be operated as described in the mistranslated french text, it could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: subaru will send corrected french eyesight manuals directly to affected vehicle owners and additional corrected manuals will be available to all dealers.

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• Recall 2013162 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the steering column may have been assembled incorrectly and could fail. If this occurs, the driver may suddenly lose the ability to steer the vehicle, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace the steering column assembly.

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• Recall 2013063 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain vehicles equipped with a dealer-installed accessory remote engine starter, if the fob is dropped, movement of the internal battery retaining clip may occur and cause damage to a component on the printed circuit board. Under this condition, the fob may transmit an engine start (or stop) request without the user pressing the button. If the vehicle is in range and receives the request, the engine may start and run for up to 15 minutes (or until a stop request is received). The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If that occurs when the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, such as a garage, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up, which could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. Correction: dealers will replace the remote engine starter fob.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Subaru Outback 2013 as well as their FCC IDs if available

• OR-SUB-SC011: 2010-2013 Subaru Legacy Outback / 4-Button Keyless Entry Remote / PN: 88036-SC011 / ALF-TWB1J693 (OEM)
  FCC ID: ALF-TWB1J693
• RHK-SUB-HS76: 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy Outback / 4-Button Remote Head Key / CWTWBU766 / 4D60 Chip / DAT17 (AFTERMARKET)
  FCC ID: CWTWBU766
• RHK-SUB007: 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy Outback / 4-Button Remote Head Key / PN: 57497-AJ00A / CWTWBU766 / 4D60 Chip / DAT17 (OEM Refurb)
  FCC ID: CWTWBU766
• RHK-SUB-AJ00A: 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy Outback / 4-Button Remote Head Key / PN: 57497-AJ00A / CWTWBU766 / 4D60 Chip / DAT17 (OEM)
  FCC ID: CWTWBU766
• RHK-SUB-AJ10A: 2011-2014 Subaru Legacy Outback / 4-Button Remote Head Key / PN: 57497-AJ10A / CWTWB1U811 (OEM)
  FCC ID: CWTWB1U811
• ILCO-AX00012240: 2011-2014 Subaru Legacy Outback / 4-Button Remote Head Remote / CWTWB1U811 (AFTERMARKET)
  FCC ID: CWTWB1U811
• RSK-SUB-AJ00A: 2013-2014 Subaru Outback / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 88835-AJ00A / HYQ14AGX (OEM)
  FCC ID: HYQ14AGX
• EKB-SUB-005: 2013-2014 Subaru Outback / Emergency Key / DAT17 / 57497-AJ11A (AFTERMARKET)
• RHK-SUB009: 2011-2014 Subaru Legacy Outback / 4-Button Remote Head Key / CWTWB1U811 (OEM Refurb)
  FCC ID: CWTWB1U811

While driving near my home on june 5, 2021, the vehicle simply shut off and simultaneously all the warning lights flashed. I was unable to restart the vehicle after two or three tries. I called a tow service. About an hour later, before the tow truck arrived, i turned the key again, and the car restarted. This occurred in the middle of the roadway and i was lucky no vehicle was being behind me, as a collision could have happened. A local auto repair shop looked at the computer code and found one for a cracked gas cap. The mechanic replaced the gas cap, but stated that it could not have caused the car to cease running. I took the car to a subaru dealer on june 14, 2021, but the service consultant stated that looking for the problem would be like "going down a rabbit hole" and told me to continue to drive the car until another incident happened.

Upon entering a parking space,my 2013 subaru outback went from idle to full acceleration,hitting a parked,unoccupied truck. Braking had no effect on the car,the air bag did not deploy,and the car did not decelerate until i was able to engage park-within a few seconds it resumed the idle. The police made a report,car was taken to wrecking yard,and is now at repair facility for possible repair. There were no prior warnings or messages. I was unaware of a safety issue with subaru and when i contacted my local dealer,i was told they were unaware of any issues. I then did research online and found numerous problems.

The backup camera began to malfunction (not work) intermittently until it stopped working altogether.

Power steering failed while driving. Power steering fluid had all leaked out. Luckily car was at a very low speed as steering was quite difficult. Repaired at subaru dealer who discovered a leak in a metal high pressure line. There was no evidence of external damage to pressure line. Photo showed a hairline crack at the outside of a 90° bend, thus probably a manufacturing defect. Dealer replaced entire steering rack.

Brake master cylinder is failing, according to subaru service mechanic. Prior 4 years of same model were under recall for master cylinder defect, replacement. This is technically the same problem. Subaru has provided free replacements for some 2013 owners who had this problem with master cylinder. Seal in mc is broken.

Brake master cylinder is failing, according to subaru service mechanic. Prior 4 years of same model were under recall for master cylinder defect, replacement. This is technically the same problem. Subaru has provided free replacements for some 2013 owners who had this problem with master cylinder. Seal in mc is broken.

At 95,000 subaru replaced my transmission which was covered under an "extended warranty". It is now 1.5 years later, i have 117,000 miles and they say i need another new transmission but because it is over 100,000 miles they will not cover it. I have since found countless other people with the same problem

At 95,000 subaru replaced my transmission which was covered under an "extended warranty". It is now 1.5 years later, i have 117,000 miles and they say i need another new transmission but because it is over 100,000 miles they will not cover it. I have since found countless other people with the same problem

The contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, her knee hit the button next to the center console labeled push on/push off parking brake which activated the parking brake. The contact was unable to turn off the button. The vehicle was taken to her son who works as an independent mechanic to release the activated parking brakes. The failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage is 116,067.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0128 [2] Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
• C0071 [2] 2/4 Wheel Drive Status Input (Subfault)
• B1650 [4] Seat Driver Recline Forward Circuit Short To Ground
• P0841 [3] Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch "A" Circuit Range/Performance
• C0251 [2] Magnet / meter # 2 right rear ABS - failure
• C0075 [3] Extended Brake Pedal Travel, output to PCM (Subfault)
• P0301 [2] Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• P0340 [2] Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1)
• P0302 [1] Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
• P0303 [1] Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
• P0304 [1] Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
• P0341 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)
• P0345 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2)
• P0346 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2)
• P0365 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 1)
• P0366 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)
• P0390 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 2)
• P0391 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2)
• P000A [1] "A" Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 1
• P000B [1] "B" Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 1
• P000C [1] "A" Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 2
• P000D [1] "B" Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 2
• P0011 [1] "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
• P0014 [1] "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
• P0021 [1] "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)
• P0024 [1] "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)
• P0751 [1] Shift Solenoid A Performance or Stuck Off
• P0756 [1] Shift Solenoid B Performance or Stock Off
• P0761 [1] Shift Solenoid C Performance or Stuck Off
• P0766 [1] Shift Solenoid D Performance or Stuck Off
• P0771 [1] Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
• P1840 [1] Transmission Transfer Case Differential Lock-Up Solenoid Short Circuit To Ground
• P1841 [1] Transmission Transfer Case Front Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Failure
• P1842 [1] Transmission Transfer Case Rear Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Failure
• P1843 [1] Transmission Transfer Case Shift Motor Circuit Failure
• P1844 [1] Transmission Transfer Case Shift Motor Open Circuit