Vehicle recall R/2013/119

Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recall: Brakes may fail

DVSA recall R/2013/119 names the Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback. It was launched 24 January 2014. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2013/119
Launched: 24 January 2014
Issued by: SUBARU
Vehicles: DVSA lists 12,379 on each model line

What can go wrong

It is possible that the metallic brake pipes that connect to the four way connector may be affected by corrosion in the Salt Belt Areas. If left unattended this could result in the pipes being subject to excessive corrosion which may cause a fluid leak. In extreme cases this may result in a reduction in braking efficiency.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and either provide additional protection or replace the brake pipes.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 12,379. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Subaru Legacy	not recorded	12,379
Subaru Outback	not recorded	12,379

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2014/127 Brake fluid may leak 30 November 2014, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester and others
R/2015/131 Brake lamps may not function 11 June 2015, Subaru Outback
R/2016/147 Engine may stall 1 August 2016, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Wrx and others
R/2010/130 CVT gearbox oil may leak and loss of drive may occur 3 September 2010, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
R/2018/122 Front passenger airbag inflator may fail 30 April 2018, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
R/2018/141 Front passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a deployment event 23 July 2018, Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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