Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V755000 Reported November 9, 2023

Switch failure may cause loss of rearview image

Subaru Of America, Inc. · Power Train · 95,830 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V755000
Manufacturer Campaign
WRQ-23
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
95,830
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 9, 2023
Completion Rate
90.39

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2021 crosstrek, 2022 forester, 2021-2023 legacy, and outback vehicles. an insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

Safety Consequence

An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 8, 2024. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wrq-23.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V755000 or campaign WRQ-23.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V755000

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

What is recall 23V755000?

NHTSA recall 23V755000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on November 9, 2023. It addresses: Switch failure may cause loss of rearview image. The recall affects approximately 95,830 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V755000 or the manufacturer campaign number WRQ-23. 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.