Subaru Legacy, Outback Recall R/2013/119: Brakes May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jan 2014
- Launched
- 12,379
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2013/119
- DVSA reference
Subaru recalled Legacy, Outback vehicles. The metallic brake pipes that connect to the four way connector may be affected by corrosion in the Salt Belt Areas. The dealer will inspect and either provide additional protection or replace the brake pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKES MAY FAIL Defect: 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. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and either provide additional protection or replace the brake pipes.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the pipes being subject to excessive corrosion which may cause a fluid leak.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and either provide additional protection or replace the brake pipes.
Are You Affected?
Legacy, Outback may be included. Subaru estimates 12,379 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/2013/119. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2013/117 on 10 Jan 2014, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2014/127 on 30 Nov 2014, for brake fluid may leak. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/119, launched 24 January 2014. 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.