Subaru Outback, Legacy +2 more: Power train — park/neutral start interlock switch

Affects Subaru Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek, Forester · 2021–2023 — about 96K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

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