Driveline: driveshaftRecall 23V-647 · Subaru vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 23V-647 covers 4,311 Subaru vehicles for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V647000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7 vehicles were listed as unreachable.