Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V061000 Reported February 25, 2013

Remote engine starter fob malfunction

Subaru Of America, Inc. · N/A · 47,419 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V061000
Manufacturer Campaign
WQF-42
Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
47,419
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 25, 2013

Defect Summary

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 legacy and outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or cvt transmission and an audiovox remote engine starter (res) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 impreza vehicles equipped with a cvt transmission and an audiovox remote engine starter (res) accessory, and certain model year 2013 xv crosstrek vehicles equipped with a cvt transmission and an audiovox remote engine starter (res) accessory. additionally included are certain model year 2013 legacy and outback vehicles that may have received replacement res fobs. if the res fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.

Safety Consequence

The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. the engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. if the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the res key fobs, free of charge. the recall began on april 22, 2013. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V061000 or campaign WQF-42.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V061000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V061000?

NHTSA recall 13V061000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on February 25, 2013. It addresses: Remote engine starter fob malfunction. The recall affects approximately 47,419 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V061000 or the manufacturer campaign number WQF-42. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.