Subaru Legacy, Outback Recall R/2010/130: Cvt Gearbox Oil May Leak And Loss Of Drive May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Sep 2010
- Launched
- 404
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/130
- DVSA reference
Subaru recalled Legacy, Outback vehicles. A gearbox oil cooler hose may split causing loss of drive and oil to leak onto the road surface with the ensuing danger to other road users. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit a modified oil cooler hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A gearbox oil cooler hose may split causing loss of drive and oil to leak onto the road surface with the ensuing danger to other road users.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CVT GEARBOX OIL MAY LEAK AND LOSS OF DRIVE MAY OCCUR Defect: A gearbox oil cooler hose may split causing loss of drive and oil to leak onto the road surface with the ensuing danger to other road users. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a modified oil cooler hose.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause loss of drive and oil to leak onto the road surface with the ensuing danger to other road users.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit a modified oil cooler hose.
Are You Affected?
Legacy, Outback may be included. Subaru estimates 404 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Subaru, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Subaru.
- Book with any franchised Subaru dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2010/130. See how to get a Subaru recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutbackMalfunction of inhibitor switch on CVT | Low | R/2024/391 | |
| Impreza, Levorg, Outback, XVThe electronic park brake connector may disconnect | Urgent | R/2022/260 | |
| OutbackThe eyesight logic may cause an un-necessary activation of the pre-collision braking | Urgent | R/2022/053 | |
| Legacy, OutbackA driving range indicator in the multi information display has a program error | Low | R/2019/052 | |
| BRZ, Forester, Impreza, Legacy and 2 moreThe load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture | Book soon | R/2019/025 |
This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2005/117 on 30 Nov 2005, for rear brake caliper union bolt may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/194 on 18 Jan 2011, for steering control could be lost. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/130, launched 3 September 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.