Vehicle recall 23V647000 · September 21, 2023
Subaru Ascent, Impreza and 2 more models
The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
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 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
- Consequence
- Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V647000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 21, 2023
- Filed by
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WRN-23
- Owner notification
- November 20, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,311
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- 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 Ascent (2023): 2023
- Subaru Impreza (2023): 2023
- Subaru Legacy (2023): 2023
- Subaru Outback (2023): 2023
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