Vehicle recall 13V194000 · May 13, 2013
Subaru Legacy and Outback
In the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V194000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 13, 2013
- Filed by
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WQI-45
- Owner notification
- May 14, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,379
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Column; Steering
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 (2013): 2013
- Subaru Outback (2013): 2013
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