Subaru Outback, Legacy +2 more: Equipment

Affects Subaru Outback, Legacy, Impreza, XV Crosstrek · 2010–2013 — about 47K vehicles.

The hazard

The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.

What to do

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational