Large Recall NHTSA · 13E005000 Reported January 29, 2013

Oil filter leak

Q: What is recall 13E005000?

NHTSA recall 13E005000 was issued by Fram Group Operatons, Llc on January 29, 2013. It addresses: Oil filter leak. The recall affects approximately 282,514 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Fram Group Operatons, Llc · N/A · 282,514 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13E005000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Fram Group Operatons, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

282,514

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

January 29, 2013

Defect Summary

Fram group operations, llc (fram) is recalling certain subaru original service equipment oil filters sold for installation on subaru legacy, outback, impreza, and forester model vehicles equipped with certain 4 cylinder engines. due to manufacturing anomalies, upon engine start up, engine oil may leak from around the oil filter gasket, causing a rapid loss of nearly all engine oil.

Safety Consequence

Oil on hot engine or exhaust surfaces can result in smoke and possibly a fire.

Corrective Action

Fram will replace the defective oil filters free of charge. owners may contact fram at 1-800-890-2075, option 2, or go to www.fram.com/subaru_recall for more information.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Fram Group Operatons, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13E005000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13E005000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13E005000?

NHTSA recall 13E005000 was issued by Fram Group Operatons, Llc on January 29, 2013. It addresses: Oil filter leak. The recall affects approximately 282,514 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fram Group Operatons, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E005000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.