Vehicle recall 15V502000 · August 10, 2015
Subaru Legacy and Outback
Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
- Consequence
- If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.
- 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
- 15V502000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 10, 2015
- Filed by
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WQU-56
- Owner notification
- August 28, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,893
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft; Power train › Automatic 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 (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Subaru Outback (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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