Vehicle recall 15V794000 · November 24, 2015
Subaru Legacy and Outback
Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.
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 model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.
- Consequence
- If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is WQV-57.
- 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
- 15V794000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 24, 2015
- Filed by
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WQV-57
- Owner notification
- December 10, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,251
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit; Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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 (2016): 2016
- Subaru Outback (2016): 2016
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