Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V194000 Reported May 13, 2013

Steering column disengagement

Q: What is recall 13V194000?

NHTSA recall 13V194000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on May 13, 2013. It addresses: Steering column disengagement. The recall affects approximately 5,379 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.

Subaru Of America, Inc. · N/A · 5,379 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V194000

Manufacturer Campaign

WQI-45

Manufacturer

Subaru Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

5,379

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 13, 2013

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V194000 or campaign WQI-45.
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 13V194000

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

What is recall 13V194000?

NHTSA recall 13V194000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on May 13, 2013. It addresses: Steering column disengagement. The recall affects approximately 5,379 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V194000 or the manufacturer campaign number WQI-45. 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.