Subaru Outback, Legacy: Power train — chain/belt

Affects Subaru Outback, Legacy · 2020–2021 — about 182 vehicles.

The hazard

An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.

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