Vehicle recall 10V326000 · July 20, 2010
Subaru Legacy and Outback
Due to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transmission was omitted.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from April 28 through June 23, 2010. Due to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transmission was omitted.
- Consequence
- If the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. If the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by drilling an oil lubrication hole and, if necessary, replace the internal parts with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on July 28, 2010. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
- Notes
- Subaru's recall campaign number is wvs-29.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V326000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 20, 2010
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WVS-29
- Owner notification
- July 28, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 809
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Legacy (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Subaru Outback (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
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